symbology

/sɪmˈbɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The study or interpretation of symbols.
    • The book explores the symbology of dreams in different cultures.
    • Symbology helps decode the meanings behind flags and emblems.
    • She took a course in symbology to understand ancient religious art.
  2. A system or set of symbols used in a particular field.
    • The barcode symbology allows scanners to read product information.
    • Traffic signs have their own symbology that drivers must learn.
    • The symbology of chemical elements uses letters and numbers.
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