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Definition of symbolization

symbolization

/ˌsɪm.bə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: symbolisation)
sym · bol · i · za · tion
Adverb:symbolically
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Plural:symbolizations
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Adjective:symbolic
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symbolization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of representing an idea, concept, or quality by means of symbols, or a specific symbolic representation resulting from this process.

Example

"In cartography, effective symbolization allows complex geographic data to be understood at a glance."

2

In psychology and psychoanalysis, an unconscious mental mechanism whereby repressed desires, emotions, or conflicts are disguised and expressed through neutral images or dreams.

Example

"Dream analysis often focuses on how the mind uses symbolization to mask underlying anxieties."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'symbolization' (the active process or act of representing something through symbols) with 'symbolism' (the established system of symbols or the artistic movement using them).

• Rhymes for symbolization

• Nearby Words

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symbolically
symbolism
symbolization
symbolize
symmetric
symmetrical

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Symbolization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/symbolization
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