Zeichen

Definitions of Zeichen
  1. noun
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
    synonyms: Symbol
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    Auszeichnung, Preis
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    Erkennungszeichen, Kennzeichen
    a distinguishing symbol
    Trophäe
    an award for success in war or hunting
    Briefmarke
    a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
    Symbol
    a written symbol that is used to represent speech
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    Signal
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
  2. noun
    a written symbol that is used to represent speech
    synonyms: Symbol
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    Buchstabe
    the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
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