symbol

n 1: an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a

conventional significance

2: something visible that by association or convention

represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is

a symbol of the United States" [syn: {symbolization}, {symbolizing},

{standing for}]

SYMBAL

SYMbolic ALgebra. A {symbolic mathematics} language with

{ALGOL}-like syntax by Max Engeli, late 60's. Implemented for

{CDC6600}.

["User's Manual for the Formula Manipulation Language SYMBAL",

M. Engeli, TRM-8.00, Comp Ctr UT Austin, June 1968].