symbol
n. something that stands for or represents something else; printed or written character that is commonly used to designate something (as in mathematics or music) | ||||
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Symbol Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Campbell R. Harvey's Hypertextual Finance Glossary |
Symbol
Used in the context of general equities. Letters used to identify companies used on the consolidated tape and other locations.
Used in the context of general equities. Letters used to identify companies used on the consolidated tape and other locations.
| BASSAM Trade, Real Estate, Mortgage, Fund,Invest, Insurance,& Tax,Terms/abbreviations/defin. |
Symbol
The official trading symbol used in actual transactions for stocks, options, mutual funds, or indices. A symbol uses letters, numbers, or a combination of the two. If the symbol contains any numbers, it means that it is a mutual fund that has not been assigned an actual trading symbol by NASDAQ and there is no quote service on that fund. For any stock traded on the NYSE, AMEX, or OTC, the symbol is the official trading symbol used in actual transactions. Preferred stock has a dash followed by the preferred stock class. For example, Company B Class A is displayed as BBB-A. Indices have their own symbols, which are shown in the Add Index screen.
The official trading symbol used in actual transactions for stocks, options, mutual funds, or indices. A symbol uses letters, numbers, or a combination of the two. If the symbol contains any numbers, it means that it is a mutual fund that has not been assigned an actual trading symbol by NASDAQ and there is no quote service on that fund. For any stock traded on the NYSE, AMEX, or OTC, the symbol is the official trading symbol used in actual transactions. Preferred stock has a dash followed by the preferred stock class. For example, Company B Class A is displayed as BBB-A. Indices have their own symbols, which are shown in the Add Index screen.
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Symbol
anything that stands for something else.
anything that stands for something else.
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
SBL
SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES INC
Exchange: NYSE
Designs, manufactures, markets and sells bar code reading equipment, hand-held computers and radio frequency data communications systems, which are used as strategic building blocks in data transaction systems in retail, transportation and logistics, parcel delivery and postal service, warehousing and distribution, factory
SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES INC
Exchange: NYSE
Designs, manufactures, markets and sells bar code reading equipment, hand-held computers and radio frequency data communications systems, which are used as strategic building blocks in data transaction systems in retail, transportation and logistics, parcel delivery and postal service, warehousing and distribution, factory
Symbol Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Symbol
(v. t.)
To symbolize.
(n.)
That which is thrown into a common fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty.
(n.)
Share; allotment.
(n.)
Any character used to represent a quantity, an operation, a relation, or an abbreviation.
(n.)
An abstract or compendium of faith or doctrine; a creed, or a summary of the articles of religion.
(n.)
An abbreviation standing for the name of an element and consisting of the initial letter of the Latin or New Latin name, or sometimes of the initial letter with a following one; as, C for carbon, Na for sodium (Natrium), Fe for iron (Ferrum), Sn for tin (Stannum), Sb for antimony (Stibium), etc. See the list of names and symbols under Element.
(n.)
A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.
(v. t.)
To symbolize.
(n.)
That which is thrown into a common fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty.
(n.)
Share; allotment.
(n.)
Any character used to represent a quantity, an operation, a relation, or an abbreviation.
(n.)
An abstract or compendium of faith or doctrine; a creed, or a summary of the articles of religion.
(n.)
An abbreviation standing for the name of an element and consisting of the initial letter of the Latin or New Latin name, or sometimes of the initial letter with a following one; as, C for carbon, Na for sodium (Natrium), Fe for iron (Ferrum), Sn for tin (Stannum), Sb for antimony (Stibium), etc. See the list of names and symbols under Element.
(n.)
A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.
| WordNet 2.0 |
symbol
Noun
1. an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
(hypernym) signal, signaling, sign
(hyponym) stock symbol
(derivation) typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
2. something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"
(synonym) symbolization, symbolisation, symbolic representation
(hypernym) representational process
(hyponym) crossbones
(derivation) typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
Noun
1. an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
(hypernym) signal, signaling, sign
(hyponym) stock symbol
(derivation) typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
2. something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"
(synonym) symbolization, symbolisation, symbolic representation
(hypernym) representational process
(hyponym) crossbones
(derivation) typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
| The Devil's Dictionary |
SYMBOL
Symbol, (n.)
Something that is supposed to typify or stand for something else. Many symbols are mere "survivals" -- things which having no longer any utility continue to exist because we have inherited the tendency to make them; as funereal urns carved on memorial monuments. They were once real urns holding the ashes of the dead. We cannot stop making them, but we can give them a name that conceals our helplessness.
Symbol, (n.)
Something that is supposed to typify or stand for something else. Many symbols are mere "survivals" -- things which having no longer any utility continue to exist because we have inherited the tendency to make them; as funereal urns carved on memorial monuments. They were once real urns holding the ashes of the dead. We cannot stop making them, but we can give them a name that conceals our helplessness.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
symbol
symbol
\sym"bol\ (?), n. [l. symbolus, symbolum, gr. sy`mbolon a sign by which one knows or infers a thing, from &?; to throw or put together, to compare; sy`n with + &?; to throw: cf. f. symbole. cf. emblem, parable.]
1. a visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience. a symbol is a sign included in the idea which it represents, e. g., an actual part chosen to represent the whole, or a lower form or species used as the representative of a higher in the same kind.
2. (math.) any character used to represent a quantity, an operation, a relation, or an abbreviation.
note: in crystallography, the symbol of a plane is the numerical expression which defines its position relatively to the assumed axes.
3. (theol.) an abstract or compendium of faith or doctrine; a creed, or a summary of the articles of religion.
4. [gr. &?; contributions.] that which is thrown into a common fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty. [obs.] they do their work in the days of peace and come to pay their symbol in a war or in a plague. taylor.
5. share; allotment. [obs.] the persons who are to be judged shall all appear to receive their symbol. taylor.
6. (chem.) an abbreviation standing for the name of an element and consisting of the initial letter of the latin or new latin name, or sometimes of the initial letter with a following one; as, c for carbon, na for sodium (natrium), fe for iron (ferrum), sn for tin (stannum), sb for antimony (stibium), etc. see the list of names and symbols under element.
note: in pure and organic chemistry there are symbols not only for the elements, but also for their grouping in formulas, radicals, or residues, as evidenced by their composition, reactions, synthesis, etc. see the diagram of benzene nucleus, under benzene.
similar words(4)
printed symbol
fortran automatic symbol translator
constantinian symbol
written symbol
symbol
\sym"bol\ (?), n. [l. symbolus, symbolum, gr. sy`mbolon a sign by which one knows or infers a thing, from &?; to throw or put together, to compare; sy`n with + &?; to throw: cf. f. symbole. cf. emblem, parable.]
1. a visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience. a symbol is a sign included in the idea which it represents, e. g., an actual part chosen to represent the whole, or a lower form or species used as the representative of a higher in the same kind.
2. (math.) any character used to represent a quantity, an operation, a relation, or an abbreviation.
note: in crystallography, the symbol of a plane is the numerical expression which defines its position relatively to the assumed axes.
3. (theol.) an abstract or compendium of faith or doctrine; a creed, or a summary of the articles of religion.
4. [gr. &?; contributions.] that which is thrown into a common fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty. [obs.] they do their work in the days of peace and come to pay their symbol in a war or in a plague. taylor.
5. share; allotment. [obs.] the persons who are to be judged shall all appear to receive their symbol. taylor.
6. (chem.) an abbreviation standing for the name of an element and consisting of the initial letter of the latin or new latin name, or sometimes of the initial letter with a following one; as, c for carbon, na for sodium (natrium), fe for iron (ferrum), sn for tin (stannum), sb for antimony (stibium), etc. see the list of names and symbols under element.
note: in pure and organic chemistry there are symbols not only for the elements, but also for their grouping in formulas, radicals, or residues, as evidenced by their composition, reactions, synthesis, etc. see the diagram of benzene nucleus, under benzene.
similar words(4)
printed symbol
fortran automatic symbol translator
constantinian symbol
written symbol
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Gram
Gram = n. a sign, a symbol
Gram = n. a sign, a symbol
Symbol Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
SYMBOL
World War II cover name for the Casablanca Conference (14-23 January 1943)
World War II cover name for the Casablanca Conference (14-23 January 1943)
| US Zip Codes |
40729
State: KENTUCKY
City: SYMBOL
State: KENTUCKY
City: SYMBOL
Symbol Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| An Everquest Glossary |
Symbol
(n.) Any of Symbol of Transal/Ryltan/Pinzam/Naltron series of HP cleric buff spells. (v.) To buff with a Symbol spell.
(n.) Any of Symbol of Transal/Ryltan/Pinzam/Naltron series of HP cleric buff spells. (v.) To buff with a Symbol spell.
Symbol Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Symbol
sehtebuhk
sehtebuhk
| English - Klingon |
symbol
n. Degh
n. Degh
| Phobia |
Symbolophobia
Fear of symbolism
Fear of symbolism
| Glossary of Sociology |
SYMBOL
One item used to meaningfully represent another--as in the case of a flag which symbolizes a nation.
One item used to meaningfully represent another--as in the case of a flag which symbolizes a nation.
Symbol Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Occult101 |
Symbol
A sign or object that represents something else, especially what is obscure or hidden and cannot be expressed or manipulated directly.
A sign or object that represents something else, especially what is obscure or hidden and cannot be expressed or manipulated directly.
| Book of Shadows |
Symbol
A sign which represents something else. Symbols are used commonly in rituals to represent gods, elements, goals, and more. Many tools are symbols, for example, the chalice is a symbol of the goddess and the giving of life.
A sign which represents something else. Symbols are used commonly in rituals to represent gods, elements, goals, and more. Many tools are symbols, for example, the chalice is a symbol of the goddess and the giving of life.
Symbol Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems |
Symbol
A sign that informs by convention. Symbols need not have a referent as in ceremonies and rituals. When they do have a referent, its connection with the sign is not one of necessity. (Krippendorff )
A sign that informs by convention. Symbols need not have a referent as in ceremonies and rituals. When they do have a referent, its connection with the sign is not one of necessity. (Krippendorff )
Symbol Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Symbol
This article presents the essential definitions. For links to more complete treatments of specialized meanings, see Symbol (disambiguation).
- The musical instrument is spelled cymbal.
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