Aviation Dictionary

Confusion between the symbol and the symbolized object

Results when a word is confused with what it is meant to represent. Words and symbols create confusion when they mean different things to different people.

Dictionary Term

Confusion between the symbol and the symbolized object

Definition

Results when a word is confused with what it is meant to represent. Words and symbols create confusion when they mean different things to different people.

References

Aviation Instructor Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2020