symbol

• Ein Zeichen, Gegenstand oder Bild, das eine Idee, einen Prozess oder eine physische Einheit repräsentiert, bezeichnet oder andeutet.

A noun referring to a mark, sign, or object that represents, stands for, or suggests an idea, process, or physical entity.

1. Representation of an ideaB1formal

   A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.

   Symbol

   • The dove is a symbol of peace.
   • The cross is a symbol of Christianity.
   • The color red is often used as a symbol of love or danger.

   Synonymebadgeemblemfigureiconimagelogomarkrepresentationsigntoken

2. Written characterA2formal

   A mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process.

   Symbol

   • The symbol for addition is a plus sign (+).
   • The chemical symbol for water is H2O.
   • The @ symbol is used in email addresses.

   Synonymecharacterfigureglyphlettermarksign

3. Emblem or badgeB1formal

   A design or emblem used as a distinctive mark of an organization, nation, or group.

   Emblem oder Abzeichen

   • The eagle is a national symbol of the United States.
   • The company's logo is a symbol of its brand identity.
   • The Olympic rings are a symbol of unity among nations.

   Synonymebadgecrestdeviceembleminsignialogomarksealsigntoken