Definition: Logo
From New World Encyclopedia
Etymology
1937, clipping of logogram or logotype, both from the Greek-based prefix logo- meaning word or speech.
Noun
logo (plural logos)
- A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization.
- I never knew the name of the company, but I remembered seeing the logo on album covers.
- An audio recording for the same purpose; a jingle.
- (sciences) A single graphic which contains one or more separate elements.
- An ensign, a badge of office, rank, or power.
- (business, sales) A corporate customer.
- How many new logos did we close this quarter?
Derived terms
- sonic logo
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