Symbolization: meaning, definitions and examples

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symbolization

 

[ ˌsɪmbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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

Word origin

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.