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i·con Audio Help (ī'kŏn') Pronunciation Key
n.

also i·kon (ī'kŏn')
1. An image; a representation.
2. A representation or picture of a sacred or sanctified Christian personage, traditionally used and venerated in the Eastern Church.
An important and enduring symbol: "Voyager will take its place ... alongside such icons of airborne adventure as The Spirit of St. Louis and [the] Bell X-1" (William D. Marbach).
One who is the object of great attention and devotion; an idol: "He is ... a pop icon designed and manufactured for the video generation" (Harry F. Waters).
Computer Science A picture on a screen that represents a specific file, directory, window, option, or program.

[From Greek eikōn, from eikenai, to be like, seem.]

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icon Audio Help (ī'kŏn') Pronunciation Key
In a graphical user interface, a picture on the screen that represents a specific file, directory, window, or program. Clicking on an icon will start the associated program or open the associated file, directory, or window.

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