(anthropology) A type of magic based on imitation or correspondence.

An unincorporated community in Talladega County, Alabama. / An unincorporated community in Colusa County, California. / Former name of Herndon, California.

plural of symbol pusher

(mathematics, somewhat derogatory) Someone who engages in symbol pushing; someone solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.

(mathematics, somewhat derogatory) The practice of solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.

(mathematics, somewhat derogatory) Using symbol pushing; solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.