(Or "pictograph") A Symbol which iS a picture that repreSentS an object or concept, e.g. a picture of an envelope uSed to repreSent an e-mail meSSage. PictogramS are common in everyday life, e.g. SignS in public placeS or roadS, whereaS the term "icon" iSSpecific to interfaceS on computerS or other electronic deviceS. Compare: ideogram. (2005-04-05)