[ PICTOGRAM CASE HISTORY ]
Material Symbols Arrows More Down Icon (Outlined). Usable with support.
Visible referent: arrows more down. Intended message: The icon must communicate Arrows More Down in a digital interface.. The report separates observed asset evidence, submitted context, and public evidence signals.
0.67
PCS
0.40
CLL
0.48
NTR
[ FEATURED PICTOGRAM ]
pictoclarity / material-symbols-arrows-more-down-outlined
Output - Material Symbols Arrows More Down Icon (Outlined)
Assessing the communicative effectiveness of the Arrows More Down icon
This reviewed catalog report estimates clarity for Arrows More Down in default interface contexts. Scores are screening estimates and do not replace user testing.
0.67
PCS
PictoClarity Score
0.40
CLL
Convention Learning Load
0.48
NTR
Neurocognitive Transfer Risk
[ HOW THE CASE READS ]
From Input To Public Evidence.
The application stores structured evidence. The public page turns it into a readable pictogram case history.
01
Submitted Context
Framework output for the Material Symbols Arrows More Down icon in the outlined style.
02
Primary Finding
Primary referent: arrows more down.
03
Metric Reading
Implied function: The icon must communicate Arrows More Down in a digital interface..
04
Public Recommendation
Conduct representative user testing across diverse user groups to validate comprehension and reduce confusion risks, especially for users with varying platform conventions and accessibility needs.
[ EVIDENCE SCREENING ]
What The Estimate Surfaces.
Semantic Transparency Score
Input
Expected
Estimated
0.60
Confusion Risk Index
Input
Possible
Estimated
0.51
Readability Test Score
Input
Visual
Estimated
0.82
PictoClarity Score
Input
Estimated
Estimated
0.67
Usable with support 0.67
The pictogram works, but labels or testing remain important. The estimate applies to this pictogram, this meaning, and this public context.
Last Reviewed
Jun 24, 2026
[ SCORE SCALE ]
The Public Verdict Has A Range.
The level explains the estimated context. It is not a certification.
0.80-1.00
Strong clarity
The pictogram communicates well in this context.
Use it, then keep testing with real users.
0.65-0.79
Usable with support
Current report
The pictogram works with labels or context.
Pair it with text and monitor interpretation.
0.50-0.64
Needs intervention
The pictogram carries meaningful clarity risk.
Improve the symbol before relying on it.
0.00-0.49
Not reliable
The pictogram does not communicate enough alone.
Replace it or add strong alternative support.
[ CONVERGENCE PROFILE ]
Where Meaning Converges.
The profile compares visual evidence, semantic extraction, cultural recognition, time, and cognitive context. It describes estimated convergence, not universal validity.
Convergent meaning profile
The radar shows where meaning converges. It does not certify universal validity.
Area
0.37
Balance
0.85
Perceptual
0.79
Semantic
0.60
Functional
0.61
Cultural
0.54
Temporal
0.57
Neurocognitive
0.59
Context Independence
0.64
Collective Resonance
0.54
Weakest Axis
Cultural Convergence
How strongly recognition holds across cultural evidence and assumptions.
Strongest Axis
Perceptual Convergence
How strongly visual form survives size, blur, contrast, and detail loss.
| Axis | Score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceptual Convergence | 0.79 | How strongly visual form survives size, blur, contrast, and detail loss. |
| Semantic Convergence | 0.60 | How strongly extracted meaning converges on one interpretation. |
| Functional Convergence | 0.61 | How strongly the symbol maps to the intended function. |
| Cultural Convergence | 0.54 | How strongly recognition holds across cultural evidence and assumptions. |
| Temporal Convergence | 0.57 | How strongly meaning persists over time without semantic decay. |
| Neurocognitive Convergence | 0.59 | How strongly the symbol follows AAC pictogram reading: transparent referent, concrete action, low convention load, and support. |
| Context Independence | 0.64 | How strongly meaning survives without external labels or placement cues. |
| Collective Resonance | 0.54 | How strongly public evidence supports shared recognition and persistence. |
Evidence Notes.
8 Findings Published
Evidence
Primary referent: arrows more down.
Evidence
Implied function: The icon must communicate Arrows More Down in a digital interface..
Evidence
Metaphor type: functional.
Evidence
The icon's primary referent is 'arrows more down,' accurately representing two outlined downward arrows stacked vertically, consistent with the provider metadata and intended functional meaning as a digital interface control signaling more content below.
Evidence
Visual metrics indicate strong perceptual clarity and robustness, with an overall visual score of 0.81 and high scores in complexity, cohesion, and silhouette fidelity, supporting good recognition even at small sizes or under blur.
Evidence
Semantic and functional convergence scores are moderate (0.60 and 0.61 respectively), indicating the icon generally maps well to its intended meaning and function but may require some learned convention.
Evidence
Cultural convergence is the weakest axis at 0.54, reflecting moderate cultural recognition and some risk of confusion, especially when labels, placement, or context are weak.
Evidence
Cultural metrics show moderate referent recognition (0.60) and functional association (0.62), but also a notable semantic obsolescence score (0.28) and temporal decay (0.43), suggesting some decline in intuitive understanding over time.
[ TRANSFER / METRIC CHART ]
Public evidence trend
The chart shows public evidence buckets by evidence year. Cohort breakpoints appear only when an aging referent is active.
Public evidence trend
Evidence year: 2026
Evaluation
Reference point.
X axis: Evidence year
| Evidence year | Semantic Transparency | Cultural Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.76 | 0.74 |
| 1997 | 0.77 | 0.74 |
| 1998 | 0.76 | 0.74 |
| 1999 | 0.78 | 0.74 |
| 2000 | 0.75 | 0.74 |
| 2001 | 0.76 | 0.74 |
| 2002 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2003 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2004 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2005 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2006 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2007 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2008 | 0.78 | 0.75 |
| 2009 | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| 2010 | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| 2011 | 0.78 | 0.75 |
| 2012 | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| 2013 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2014 | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| 2015 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2016 | 0.76 | 0.76 |
| 2017 | 0.76 | 0.76 |
| 2018 | 0.76 | 0.76 |
| 2019 | 0.75 | 0.76 |
| 2020 | 0.74 | 0.75 |
| 2021 | 0.74 | 0.76 |
| 2022 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2023 | 0.52 | 0.66 |
| 2024 | 0.52 | 0.66 |
| 2025 | 0.52 | 0.65 |
| 2026 | 0.51 | 0.63 |
asset source
Material Symbols arrows_more_down SVG
Material Symbols by Google
Unofficial clarity analysis. PictoClarity is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google. Material Symbols are provided by Google under their published license.
Open sourcepublic evidence
In-Vehicle Display Icons and Other Information Elements Volume I: Guidelines
OpenAlex / 2004-2004
Evidence query: double downward arrow icon comprehension.
Open sourcepublic evidence
A Video-Based, Eye-Tracking Study to Investigate the Effect of eHMI Modalities and Locations on Pedestrian–Automated Vehicle Interaction
OpenAlex / 2022-2022
Evidence query: double downward arrow icon comprehension.
Open sourcepublic evidence
An Experimental Study of the Emergence of Human Communication Systems
OpenAlex / 2005-2005
Evidence query: double downward arrow icon comprehension.
Open sourcepublic evidence
R: A Language and Environment for Statistical Computing
OpenAlex / 2000-2000
Evidence query: stacked arrow meaning in user interfaces.
Open sourcepublic evidence
Protein interface prediction using graph convolutional networks
OpenAlex / 2017-2017
Evidence query: stacked arrow meaning in user interfaces.
Open sourcepublic evidence
EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Motor-Imagery: Techniques and Challenges
OpenAlex / 2019-2019
Evidence query: stacked arrow meaning in user interfaces.
Open sourcepublic evidence
<scp>UCSF ChimeraX</scp>: Structure visualization for researchers, educators, and developers
OpenAlex / 2020-2020
Evidence query: arrow icon indicating more content below.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
Google Books Ngram annual buckets: double downward arrow
Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 0 records across 0 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
OpenAlex annual buckets: double downward arrow icon comprehension
OpenAlex / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 242 records across 27 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
Google Books Ngram annual buckets: stacked arrow in user interfaces
Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 0 records across 0 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
OpenAlex annual buckets: stacked arrow meaning in user interfaces
OpenAlex / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 10615 records across 31 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
Google Books Ngram annual buckets: stacked arrow in
Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 0 records across 0 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
OpenAlex annual buckets: arrows more down
OpenAlex / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 725347 records across 31 active years.
Open source[ TECHNICAL SCORECARD ]
The Metrics Behind The Case.
PCS
0.67
PictoClarity Score
STS
0.60
Semantic Transparency Score
CRI
0.51
Confusion Risk Index
VRS
0.79
Visual Readability Score
PCH
1.00
Perceptual Cohesion
RTS
0.82
Readability Test Score
SRS
0.70
Scale Robustness Score
BRS
0.84
Blur Robustness Score
TCS
0.78
Target Contrast Stability
SDS
0.74
Stroke Durability Score
SFS
0.83
Silhouette Fidelity Score
NDS
1.00
Negative Detail Score
BBS
0.51
Bounding Box Balance
CPS
1.00
Compression Preservation
PDS
1.00
Pixel Density Suitability
ORS
0.83
Orientation Robustness
CAS
0.60
Color Accessibility Score
RRS
0.60
Referent Recognition Score
FAS
0.62
Functional Association Score
SOS
0.28
Semantic Obsolescence Score
CSS
0.57
Cultural Saturation Score
ERS
0.52
Evidence Reliability Score
MTS
0.45
Metaphor Transfer Score
TDS
0.43
Temporal Decay Score
GDS
0.23
Generational Divide Score
CLL
0.40
Convention Learning Load
NTR
0.48
Neurocognitive Transfer Risk
SPS
0.49
Symbol Persistence Score
OBS
0.19
Obsolescence Signal
CTS
0.00
Cohort Transfer Slope
[ RECOMMENDED NEXT ACTIONS ]
What Improves This Pictogram.
Action
Conduct representative user testing across diverse user groups to validate comprehension and reduce confusion risks, especially for users with varying platform conventions and accessibility needs.
Action
Maintain visible text labels or tooltips alongside the icon until semantic transparency and cultural recognition are conclusively demonstrated through testing.
Action
Ensure consistent placement and contextual cues in the interface to minimize confusion with similar directional or expand/collapse icons.
Action
Consider design refinements to enhance cultural resonance and reduce learned convention load, potentially by simplifying or augmenting the icon's visual metaphor.
Action
Monitor evolving user familiarity and cultural shifts over time to address semantic obsolescence and maintain icon effectiveness in future interface updates.
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