Symbolization: meaning, definitions and examples
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symbolization
[ ˌsɪmbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]
mathematics
The act of representing something using symbols or a system of symbols, often used in mathematical equations.
Synonyms
notation, representation, symbolism
Examples of usage
- Symbolization is crucial in algebraic expressions.
- The symbolization of complex numbers involves the use of imaginary numbers.
logic
The process of expressing logical propositions or arguments using symbols, particularly in formal logic.
Synonyms
codification, formalization, representation
Examples of usage
- The symbolization of logical statements allows for easier analysis and manipulation.
- Symbolization is a key step in constructing a logical proof.
linguistics
The use of symbols to represent linguistic elements, such as phonemes or morphemes.
Synonyms
notation, representation, transcription
Examples of usage
- Phonetic symbolization helps in understanding the pronunciation of words.
- Symbolization of morphemes can clarify the structure of a language.
Translations
Translations of the word "symbolization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 simbolização
🇮🇳 प्रतीकात्मकता
🇩🇪 Symbolisierung
🇮🇩 simbolisasi
🇺🇦 символізація
🇵🇱 symbolizacja
🇯🇵 象徴化 (しょうちょうか)
🇫🇷 symbolisation
🇪🇸 simbolización
🇹🇷 sembolleştirme
🇰🇷 상징화 (sangjinghwa)
🇸🇦 رمزية
🇨🇿 symbolizace
🇸🇰 symbolizácia
🇨🇳 象征化 (xiàngzhēng huà)
🇸🇮 simbolizacija
🇮🇸 táknmyndun
🇰🇿 символизация
🇬🇪 სიმბოლიზაცია
🇦🇿 simvollaşdırma
🇲🇽 simbolización
Etymology
The term 'symbolization' originated from the combination of 'symbol' and the suffix '-ation', indicating the action or process of symbolizing. The use of symbols to represent abstract concepts or ideas has been a fundamental aspect of human communication and cognition throughout history. In disciplines such as mathematics, logic, and linguistics, symbolization plays a vital role in simplifying complex information and facilitating analysis and interpretation.
See also: symbol, symbolic, symbolism, symbolize, symbolizing, symbols.