symbolization Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the use of symbols to convey meaning
    symbolisation.
  2. noun something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
    symbol; symbolic representation; symbolisation.
    • the eagle is a symbol of the United States
  3. noun the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
    symbolism; symbolisation.

WordNet

Sym`bol*i*za"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. symbolisation.
Definitions
  1. The act of symbolizing; symbolical representation. Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1913