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symbology Definition

sym·bol·ogy (sim bäl′ə jē)

noun

  1. the study or interpretation of symbols
  2. representation or expression by means of symbols; symbolism

Etymology: symbo(l) + -logy

symbology Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • own: You can create your own symbology to get you through life too.
  • other: Children are at the center of the service and celebrate the light of christ through the candles and other symbology of the Christingle orange.

Noun used with modifier

barcode: Supports all of the most common 1D barcode symbologies.