Symbology

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: sɪmˈbÉ‘lÉ™dÊ’i
• RP IPA: sɪmˈbÉ’lÉ™dÊ’i

Origin

symbol + -ology, with haplology of -olol- to -ol.

Full definition of symbology

Noun

1. (uncountable) The study or use of symbols.
2. (countable) An encoding scheme, particularly for barcodes.