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  1. [symbology] A graphic used to represent a geographic feature or class of features. Symbols can look like what they represent (trees, railroads, houses), or they can be abstract shapes (points, lines, polygons) or characters. Symbols are typically explained in a map legend. Media/symbol.gif

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