symbol symÂ·bol (sÄ­m'bÉl) n. Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible. A printed or written sign used to represent an operation, an element, a quantity, or a relation, as in mathematics or chemistry.
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A rising vote is also the normal method of voting on motions requiring a two-thirds vote for adoption. It can also be used as the first method of voting only a majority vote is required, if the chair believes in advance that a voice vote will be inconclusive. The chair can also order the vote to be counted.