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symbol pushers

symbol pushers is the plural of symbol pusher.

Meaning of symbol pusher

Noun

symbol pusher (plural symbol pushers)

  1. (derogatory) Someone who engages in symbol pushing; someone solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.
    • That is to say, in both cases we have in mind an intended model or structure for our theory. We are not in the position of mere "symbol pushers."1985, Jerry R. Hobbs, Robert C. Moore, Formal Theories of the Commonsense World, Ablex Pub., →ISBN, page 444

Questions about symbol pushers

What is symbol pushers the plural of?
Symbol pushers is the plural of symbol pusher.

Words near symbol pushers in the dictionary

  1. symblomatic
  2. symbol
  3. symbol group
  4. symbol groups
  5. symbol pusher
  6. symbol pushers
  7. symbol pushing
  8. symbol table
  9. symbol tables
  10. symbol-pushing
  11. symbolaeography

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