Symbol (disambiguation)
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The term symbol has many context dependent 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).
- In the most general systemic perspective, a symbol is a graphical, written, vocal or physical object which represents another, usually more complex, physical or abstract object, or an object property. All theories represent real world knowledge using symbols. In mathematical theories their domains of description are different symbols systems. In cognitive sciences, their domains of interest are symbolic and sub-symbolic thinking/reasoning.
For the use of the term in specialized settings, see:
- Symbols 1997 album from the industrial rock band KMFDM.
- Symbol grounding, the problem as discussed in artificial intelligence and the cognitive sciences as to how symbols acquire meaning, either denotative or connotative.
- Symbol Technologies, an AIDC company based in Holtsville, New York, USA.
- 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, a brazilian heavy metal band.
- Symbol, the name of a choir in Romania.
- The homophone cymbal denotes a high-pitched, diffractive spectrum, percussion instrument.
- Symbol, the smallest amount of data transmitted at a time in digital communications.
- Symbol (typeface), one of the four standard PostScript fonts.
[edit] 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.
