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symbol

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ noun
plural symbols
symbol
/ˈsɪmbəl/
noun
plural symbols
Britannica Dictionary definition of SYMBOL
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: an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality often + of
see also sex symbol, status symbol
: a letter, group of letters, character, or picture that is used instead of a word or group of words usually + for