atw: Re: Symbology

Howard.Silcock@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:
On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:29:02 +1000,  you wrote:
> In a document I've been editing I came across the term
> 'symbology'. It referred to an explanation of the symbols used
> in a display - what I'd usually call a legend or key.
>
> My instinct was to strike it out with a flourish of red ink,
> as I thought that word's proper meaning was the *study* of
> symbols, and this looks like a ridiculously pompous word to
> use in such a context. 

I'd suggest either follow your instinct or insert a Wordology
just above it to explain all your words..  

--Peter M


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