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symbolization

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Symbolization (noun) means the use of symbols to stand for something else, or the process of giving something a symbolic meaning.

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1
The use of symbols to stand for something else, or the process of giving something a symbolic meaning.
2
A mental process in which one thing stands for another without a person being aware of it.
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Etymology

Formed from symbol and -ization, or alternatively from symbolize and -ation.

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What is the meaning of symbolization?
"symbolization" (noun) means the use of symbols to stand for something else, or the process of giving something a symbolic meaning.
What is another word for symbolization?
Other words for "symbolization" include symbol, symbolisation, symbolism.
What are the different meanings of symbolization?
"symbolization" has 2 main meanings: 1. The use of symbols to stand for something else, or the process of giving something a symbolic meaning; 2. A mental process in which one thing stands for another without a person being aware of it.

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