Definition of "symbology" []

• The study or interpretation of symbols or symbolism. (noun)
• The use of symbols. (noun)

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• "His expertise in symbology and iconography affords him the luxury of virtually endless adventures in exotic locales."
• "The Practice, then on Boston Legal, in a role-as a blustery, buffoonish lawyer named Denny Crane who trades on long-lost greatness-that is so frankly a point-on mockery of William Shatner's career and symbology, that is William Shatner, that it's at first embarrassing to watch."
• "The artist must understand "symbology" to tell an effective tale."