Symbol (disambiguation)

The term symbol has many meanings, for example:

• In general usage, a symbol is defined as (1) "an arbitrary or conventional sign", or (2) "something that stands for or suggests something else" (Merriam–Webster).

For the use of the term in specialized settings, see:

• Semeiotic

• Semiotics

• Symbol grounding, the problem as discussed in artificial intelligence and the cognitive sciences as to how symbols acquire meaning, either denotative or connotative.

• Symbolic logic, the use of symbols for logical operations in logic and mathematics.

• Symbolic system, a structured system of symbols.

• Symbolism, the artistic use of symbols.

• Symbol, the name of a choir in Romania.

• The homonym cymbal denotes a high-pitched, diffractive spectrum, percussion instrument.

Reference

• Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language, Second Edition, Unabridged, W.A. Neilson, T.A. Knott, P.W. Carhart (eds.), G. & C. Merriam Company, Springfield, MA, 1950.

The content of this page is retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbol_%28disambiguation%29 under GFDL