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A '''symbol''' is something that is used for or regarded as representing something else. It may be a material object which represents an abstract or immaterial entity or idea such as a [[fish]] or [[cross]] to represent [[Christianity]].

A '''symbol''' is something that is used for or regarded as representing something else. It may be a material object which represents an abstract or immaterial entity or idea such as a [[fish]] or [[cross]] to represent [[Christianity]]. The use of symbols in a figurative sense is known as [[symbolism]].

A symbol can be a single [[character]], [[letter]], [[number]], shape or a combination of several of these to designate something. In [[mathematics]] the [[algebra]]ic symbols ''x'' and ''y'' represent unknown or variable quantities. In [[chemistry]] the [[elements]] are assigned one ot two-letter symbols such as He for [[helium]]. In financial markets stocks, bonds, [[mutual fund]]s etc. are are given symbols comprising a small series of letters. Generally the fewer letters that a financial instrument has then the more important and widely traded it is.  

In written form, a symbol can be a single [[character]], [[letter]], [[number]], shape or a combination of several of these to designate something. In [[mathematics]] the [[algebra]]ic symbols ''x'' and ''y'' represent [[unknown]] or [[variable]] [[quantities]]. In [[chemistry]] the [[element]]s are assigned one ot two-letter symbols such as He for [[helium]]. In financial markets stocks, bonds, [[mutual fund]]s etc. are given symbols comprising a small series of letters. Generally the fewer letters that a financial instrument has then the more important and widely traded it is.  

A symbol can also be a [[word]], [[phrase]], [[image]] or object that embodies a complex of associated meanings and values: e.g "motherhood and apple pie", the "Dunkerque spirit", or flag of the [[USA]].

A symbol can also be a [[word]], [[phrase]], [[image]] or object that embodies a complex of associated meanings and values: e.g. "motherhood and apple pie", the "Dunkirk spirit", or flag of the [[USA]].

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