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Glyph vs Logo - What's the difference?

glyph | logo |

As nouns the difference between glyph and logo

is that glyph is a figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea while logo is a symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an institution or other entity.

As a proper noun Logo is

a programming language that uses turtle graphics to teach children the elements of programming.

glyph

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea.
  • Any non-verbal symbol that imparts information.
  • (typography, computing) A visual representation of a letter, character, or symbol, in a specific font and style.
  • (architecture) A vertical groove.

    • Derived terms

    * (l)

    Related terms

    * anaglyph * hieroglyph * petroglyph * triglyph

    Synonyms

    * (typography) sort

    logo

    English

    (wikipedia logo)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an institution or other entity.
  • (science) A single graphic which contains one or more separate elements.
  • An ensign, a badge of office, rank, or power.