| emblem | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. emblem | special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.. |
| ~ colophon | a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page). |
| ~ colours, colors | a distinguishing emblem.; "his tie proclaimed his school colors" |
| ~ crest | (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet. |
| ~ cross | a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry. |
| ~ pattern, design, figure | a decorative or artistic work.; "the coach had a design on the doors" |
| ~ device | an emblematic design (especially in heraldry).; "he was recognized by the device on his shield" |
| ~ flag | emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design. |
| ~ heraldry | emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms. |
| ~ skull and crossbones | emblem warning of danger or death. |
| ~ totem | emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians). |
| ~ totem pole | a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast. |
| n. (communication) | 2. allegory, emblem | a visible symbol representing an abstract idea. |
| ~ symbolic representation, symbol, symbolisation, symbolization | something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible.; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States" |
| ~ scarlet letter | the letter A in red; Puritans required adulterers to wear it. |
| ~ cupid | a symbol for love in the form of a cherubic naked boy with wings and a bow and arrow. |
| ~ donkey | the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874. |
| ~ dove | an emblem of peace. |
| ~ eagle | an emblem representing power.; "the Roman eagle" |
| ~ elephant | the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874. |
| ~ fasces | bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism. |
| ~ national flag, ensign | an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality. |
| ~ hammer and sickle | the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Union. |
| ~ red flag | the emblem of socialist revolution. |
| ~ magen david, mogen david, shield of david, solomon's seal, star of david | a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism. |
| ~ badge | an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.).; "they checked everyone's badge before letting them in" |
| ~ agnus dei, paschal lamb | figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ. |
| ~ maple-leaf | the emblem of Canada. |
| ~ medallion | an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered. |
| ~ spread eagle | an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States. |
| ~ hakenkreuz, swastika | the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction. |
| marker | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. marker | some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something.; "the buoys were markers for the channel" |
| ~ artefact, artifact | a man-made object taken as a whole. |
| ~ bookmark, bookmarker | a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place. |
| ~ yard marker | (football) a marker indicating the yard line. |
| n. (communication) | 2. mark, marker, marking | a distinguishing symbol.; "the owner's mark was on all the sheep" |
| ~ earmark | identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal. |
| ~ brand | identification mark on skin, made by burning. |
| ~ symbol | an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance. |
| ~ trademark | a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product. |
| ~ assay-mark, authentication, hallmark | a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity. |
| ~ postmark | a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing. |
| ~ watermark | a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture; visible when paper is held up to the light. |
| ~ broad arrow | an arrowhead mark identifying British government property. |
| ~ milepost, milestone | stone post at side of a road to show distances. |
| ~ peg, pin | small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.. |
| ~ pip, spot | a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit). |
| ~ label | an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object. |
| ~ cairn | a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path. |
| n. (artifact) | 3. marker | a writing implement for making a mark. |
| ~ highlighter | a fluorescent marker used to mark important passages in a text. |
| ~ writing implement | an implement that is used to write. |
| symbol | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. symbol | an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance. |
| ~ stock symbol | the letters used to identify listed companies on the securities exchanges where they are traded. |
| ~ accolade, honor, laurels, award, honour | a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.; "an award for bravery" |
| ~ signal, signaling, sign | any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message.; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped" |
| ~ stigma, stain, brand, mark | a symbol of disgrace or infamy.; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain" |
| ~ token, item | an individual instance of a type of symbol.; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'" |
| ~ type | all of the tokens of the same symbol.; "the word `element' contains five different types of character" |
| ~ nose | a symbol of inquisitiveness.; "keep your nose out of it" |
| ~ numeral, number | a symbol used to represent a number.; "he learned to write the numerals before he went to school" |
| ~ symbolism | a system of symbols and symbolic representations. |
| ~ lingam | the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva. |
| ~ pound sign, pound | a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain). |
| ~ printed symbol, written symbol | a written or printed symbol. |
| ~ dollar mark, dollar sign, dollar | a symbol of commercialism or greed.; "he worships the almighty dollar"; "the dollar sign means little to him" |
| ~ monogram | a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing. |
| ~ stamp, impression | a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving.; "he put his stamp on the envelope" |
| ~ mantle | the cloak as a symbol of authority.; "place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders" |
| ~ crown | the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy.; "the colonies revolted against the Crown" |
| ~ staff | a rod carried as a symbol. |
| ~ icon | (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface. |
| ~ marking, mark, marker | a distinguishing symbol.; "the owner's mark was on all the sheep" |
| ~ identifier | a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it. |
| ~ variable | a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity. |
| n. (cognition) | 2. symbol, symbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization | something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible.; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States" |
| ~ representational process | any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else. |
| ~ crossbones | two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death. |
| ~ cornucopia, horn of plenty | a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity. |
| ~ death's head | a human skull (or a representation of a human skull) used as a symbol of death. |
| ~ oriflamme | an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle. |
| ~ white feather | a symbol of cowardice. |
| ~ allegory, emblem | a visible symbol representing an abstract idea. |
| perceivable | | |
| adj. | 1. perceivable | capable of being perceived especially by sight or hearing.; "perceivable through the mist" |
| ~ perceptible | capable of being perceived by the mind or senses.; "a perceptible limp"; "easily perceptible sounds"; "perceptible changes in behavior" |
| adj. | 2. apprehensible, graspable, intelligible, perceivable, understandable | capable of being apprehended or understood. |
| ~ comprehendible, comprehensible | capable of being comprehended or understood.; "an idea comprehensible to the average mind" |
| nevus | | |
| n. (attribute) | 1. birthmark, nevus | a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth. |
| ~ blemish, mar, defect | a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body).; "a facial blemish" |
| ~ nevus flammeus, port-wine stain | a flat birthmark varying from pink to purple. |
| ~ hemangioma simplex, strawberry mark, strawberry | a soft red birthmark. |
| distinguish | | |
| v. (cognition) | 1. differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell, tell apart | mark as different.; "We distinguish several kinds of maple" |
| ~ know | be able to distinguish, recognize as being different.; "The child knows right from wrong" |
| ~ identify, place | recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something.; "She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster" |
| ~ discriminate, know apart | recognize or perceive the difference. |
| ~ label | distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions. |
| ~ label | distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom. |
| ~ sex | tell the sex (of young chickens). |
| ~ individualise, individualize | make or mark or treat as individual.; "The sounds were individualized by sharpness and tone" |
| ~ compare | examine and note the similarities or differences of.; "John compared his haircut to his friend's"; "We compared notes after we had both seen the movie" |
| ~ contrast | put in opposition to show or emphasize differences.; "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student" |
| ~ severalise, severalize | distinguish or separate. |
| ~ contradistinguish | distinguish by contrasting qualities. |
| ~ decouple, dissociate | regard as unconnected.; "you must dissociate these two events!"; "decouple our foreign policy from ideology" |
| ~ demarcate | separate clearly, as if by boundaries. |
| ~ discriminate, single out, separate | treat differently on the basis of sex or race. |
| ~ stratify | divide society into social classes or castes.; "Income distribution often stratifies a society" |
| v. (perception) | 2. discern, distinguish, make out, pick out, recognise, recognize, spot, tell apart | detect with the senses.; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph" |
| ~ perceive, comprehend | to become aware of through the senses.; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon" |
| ~ resolve | make clearly visible.; "can this image be resolved?" |
| ~ discriminate | distinguish.; "I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish" |
| v. (cognition) | 3. differentiate, distinguish, mark | be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense.; "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers" |
| ~ mark | designate as if by a mark.; "This sign marks the border" |
| ~ characterize, characterise, qualify | describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of.; "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"; "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover" |
| ~ characterise, characterize | be characteristic of.; "What characterizes a Venetian painting?" |
| v. (communication) | 4. distinguish, signalise, signalize | make conspicuous or noteworthy. |
| ~ mark | designate as if by a mark.; "This sign marks the border" |
| ~ singularise, singularize | distinguish as singular. |
| v. (cognition) | 5. describe, discover, distinguish, identify, key, key out, name | identify as in botany or biology, for example. |
| ~ class, classify, sort out, assort, sort, separate | arrange or order by classes or categories.; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?" |
| acknowledge | | |
| v. (communication) | 1. acknowledge, admit | declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of.; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten" |
| ~ attorn | acknowledge a new land owner as one's landlord.; "he was attorned by the tenants" |
| ~ write off | concede the loss or worthlessness of something or somebody.; "write it off as a loss" |
| ~ make no bones about | acknowledge freely and openly.; "He makes no bones about the fact that he is gay" |
| ~ sustain | admit as valid.; "The court sustained the motion" |
| ~ concede, confess, profess | admit (to a wrongdoing).; "She confessed that she had taken the money" |
| ~ confess | confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith. |
| ~ confess, fink, squeal | confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure. |
| ~ avouch, avow | admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about. |
| ~ adjudge, declare, hold | declare to be.; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent" |
| v. (communication) | 2. acknowledge, receipt | report the receipt of.; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper" |
| ~ communicate, pass along, put across, pass on, pass | transmit information.; "Please communicate this message to all employees"; "pass along the good news" |
| v. (communication) | 3. acknowledge, notice | express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with.; "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing" |
| ~ react, respond | show a response or a reaction to something. |
| ~ cite, mention | commend.; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" |
| v. (communication) | 4. acknowledge, recognise, recognize | express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for.; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us" |
| ~ give thanks, thank | express gratitude or show appreciation to. |
| ~ appreciate | recognize with gratitude; be grateful for. |
| v. (cognition) | 5. acknowledge | accept as legally binding and valid.; "acknowledge the deed" |
| ~ accept | consider or hold as true.; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" |
| v. (cognition) | 6. acknowledge, know, recognise, recognize | accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority.; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods" |
| ~ accept | consider or hold as true.; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" |
| recognise | | |
| v. (social) | 1. recognise, recognize | show approval or appreciation of.; "My work is not recognized by anybody!"; "The best student was recognized by the Dean" |
| ~ prize, treasure, value, appreciate | hold dear.; "I prize these old photographs" |
| ~ honor, honour, reward | bestow honor or rewards upon.; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action" |
| ~ rubricate | place in the church calendar as a red-letter day honoring a saint.; "She was rubricated by the pope" |
| v. (social) | 2. accredit, recognise, recognize | grant credentials to.; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree" |
| ~ licence, license, certify | authorize officially.; "I am licensed to practice law in this state" |
| v. (communication) | 3. greet, recognise, recognize | express greetings upon meeting someone. |
| ~ shake hands | take someone's hands and shake them as a gesture of greeting or congratulation. |
| ~ curtsy, bob | make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect.; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand" |
| ~ salute | greet in a friendly way.; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me" |
| ~ salute, present | recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position.; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute" |
| ~ salute | honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers. |
| ~ herald, hail | greet enthusiastically or joyfully. |
| ~ welcome, receive | bid welcome to; greet upon arrival. |
| ~ say farewell | say good-bye or bid farewell. |
| ~ bid, wish | invoke upon.; "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell" |
| ~ accost, come up to, address | speak to someone. |
| v. (cognition) | 4. agnise, agnize, realise, realize, recognise, recognize | be fully aware or cognizant of. |
| ~ cognise, cognize, know | be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about.; "I know that the President lied to the people"; "I want to know who is winning the game!"; "I know it's time" |
| ~ know | know the nature or character of.; "we all knew her as a big show-off" |
| v. (cognition) | 5. recognise, recognize | perceive to be the same. |
| ~ know | be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object.; "She doesn't know this composer"; "Do you know my sister?"; "We know this movie"; "I know him under a different name"; "This flower is known as a Peruvian Lily" |
| ~ recall, recollect, remember, call back, call up, retrieve, think | recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection.; "I can't remember saying any such thing"; "I can't think what her last name was"; "can you remember her phone number?"; "Do you remember that he once loved you?"; "call up memories" |
| ~ identify | consider to be equal or the same.; "He identified his brother as one of the fugitives" |
| recognize | | |
| v. (stative) | 1. recognize | exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate). |
| ~ be | have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun).; "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" |
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