symbolization

noun

sym·​bol·​i·​za·​tion ˌsim-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: an act or instance of symbolizing

2

: the human capacity to develop a system of meaningful symbols

Examples of symbolization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The symbolization began as part of the REDress Project, created by artist Jaime Black. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 May 2022

But why should oil be beholden to such symbolization and cultural baggage? —Hazlitt, 21 Aug. 2024

Some of Chan’s pieces feature symbolization, the expression of emotion, and the exemplification of sensuous properties. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024

But making art also depends on our capacity for symbolization. —Pamela Weintraub, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2012

This herb is prized in many cultures for its symbolization of fortitude and can be taken in supplement form. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for symbolization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

symbolization

noun

sym·​bol·​iza·​tion

variants also British symbolisation

ˌsim-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌlī- 

: the act or process of symbolizing

specifically : symbolic representation of a repressed complex (as in dreams)