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.
Factual Reporting: HIGH. Notes: Vote Smart, formerly called Project Vote Smart (PVS), is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States.
SMART is an acronym that can be used to help ensure that effective objectives or goals are set. Specific objectives are clear and well-defined. This helps both the performer and the manager, as the performer knows what is expected of them and the manager is able to monitor and assess actual performance against the specific objectives.