1. (

• symbolization ,
• symbolisation

) the use of symbols to convey meaning ;

2. (

• symbol ,
• symbolization ,
• symbolisation ,
• symbolic_representation

) something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States" ;

3. (

• symbolism ,
• symbolization ,
• symbolisation

) the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning ;