simbolo

Definitions of simbolo
  1. noun
    something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
    synonyms: emblema
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    emblema
    a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
    distintivo, onorificenza
    an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
    agnello di Dio
    figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ
    svastica
    the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction
  2. noun
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
    synonyms: segno
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    consacrazione
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    marchio
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
    cifra, numero
    a symbol used to represent a number
    simbolismo, simbologia
    a system of symbols and symbolic representations
    cifra, monogramma
    a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
    conio
    a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
    marchio
    a distinguishing symbol
    trofeo
    something given as a token of victory
    laurea
    an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
    decorazione, medaglia, palmo
    an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
    demerito
    a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
    bollo, francobollo, marca da bollo
    a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid
    interpunzione, punteggiatura, segno di interpunzione, segno diacritico
    a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
    carattere, carattere alfabetico, lettera
    a written symbol that is used to represent speech
    marchio, marchio di fabbrica
    a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
    autentica, autenticazione, expertise, vidimazione
    a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
    sigillo
    a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
    pastorale, rocco
    a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office
    scettro
    a ceremonial or emblematic staff
    filigrana
    a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture; visible when paper is held up to the light
    incognita
    a variable whose values are solutions of an equation
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    segnalazione
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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