1. symbol pushing - Noun
2. symbol pushing - Adjective
symbol pushing (uncountable)
(mathematics, somewhat derogatory) The practice of solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.
symbol-pushing (not comparable)
(mathematics, somewhat derogatory) Using symbol pushing; solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.
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