symbolization

noun

1. the use of symbols to convey meaning

   noun.communication

   Synonyms symbolisation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible

   noun.cognition

   Synonyms symbol symbolic representation symbolisation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning

   noun.act

   Synonyms symbolisation symbolism

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. The act of symbolizing; symbolical representation.

   noun

   Source: webster1913