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icon Definition

icon (īkän′)

noun

    1. an image; figure; representation
    2. any of various stylized figures, as displayed on a microcomputer screen, representing available functions or resources
  1. Eastern Orthodox Ch. an image or picture of Jesus, Mary, a saint, etc., venerated as sacred
  2. any person or thing that is revered
  3. someone or something regarded as embodying the essential characteristics of an era, group, etc.

Etymology: L < Gr eikōn, an image, figure (in LGr, sacred image) < IE base *weik-, to resemble > Lith į-vỹkti, to happen, become true

icon Synonyms

icon

n.

icon Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • toolbar: There's also a padlock icon on the toolbar to do the same thing.
  • desktop: Double click on the World Atlas CD icon on the desktop.

Adjective modifier

  • desktop: On running SilverFast, from the desktop icon, the application instantly shut down.
  • Byzantine: What you have is a 12th Century example of the complexity of Byzantine icons.
  • toolbar: Navigation between screens is enabled by means of toolbar icons.

Converse of object

  • double-click: Windows files extentions September 2000 Ever wondered how Windows decides which application to run when you double-click an icon?
  • magnify: To search click on the magnifying glass icon in the selector box.
  • drag: Drag the icon to the desktop for easy access.
  • double-clicking: From Studio Manager, individual device editors can be opened by double-clicking the device icons.

Noun used with modifier

  • padlock: There's also a padlock icon on the toolbar to do the same thing.
  • toolbar: Nuance has also integrated toolbar icons for PDF Create!
  • tray: If an update for MDaemon is present you will see the tray icon flash and an email will be sent to the postmaster.
  • printer: Click on the printer icon to print the document.
  • shortcut: Double-click the shortcut icon that we just put on the desktop.
  • selector: Click on the Source selector icon to open the Data Source Selector popup window.

Possessives

.pdf: Click on the ' report .pdf ' icon in the left margin to download a pdf of the full report free of charge.

Preposition: in

toolbar: To open the Color Shield, use the View Color Shield menu or click on the shield icon in the toolbar.

Preposition: of

englishness: My icon of englishness - the cup of tea.

Preposition: from

toolbar: Select the subview icon from the toolbar and drag out a large rectangle covering most of the page.

Modifies a noun

painter: The icon painters try to capture the mystery of this transformation.

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