[ PICTOGRAM CASE HISTORY ]

Material Symbols Stat Minus 1 Icon (Outlined). Needs intervention.

Visible referent: stat minus 1 numeric. Intended message: The icon must communicate Stat Minus 1 in a digital interface.. The report separates observed asset evidence, submitted context, and public evidence signals.

0.64

PCS

0.43

CLL

0.48

NTR

[ FEATURED PICTOGRAM ]

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Output - Material Symbols Stat Minus 1 Icon (Outlined)

Assessing the communicative effectiveness of the Stat Minus 1 icon

This reviewed catalog report estimates clarity for Stat Minus 1 in default interface contexts. Scores are screening estimates and do not replace user testing.

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0.64

PCS

PictoClarity Score

0.43

CLL

Convention Learning Load

0.48

NTR

Neurocognitive Transfer Risk

Read Evidence

[ 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 Stat Minus 1 icon in the outlined style.

02

Primary Finding

Primary referent: stat minus 1 numeric.

03

Metric Reading

Implied function: The icon must communicate Stat Minus 1 in a digital interface..

04

Public Recommendation

Conduct representative user testing across diverse user groups to validate semantic transparency and functional clarity in real interface contexts.

[ EVIDENCE SCREENING ]

What The Estimate Surfaces.

Semantic Transparency Score

Input

Expected

Estimated

0.57

Confusion Risk Index

Input

Possible

Estimated

0.52

Readability Test Score

Input

Visual

Estimated

0.83

PictoClarity Score

Input

Estimated

Estimated

0.64

Needs intervention 0.64

The pictogram carries meaningful clarity risk. 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

The pictogram works with labels or context.

Pair it with text and monitor interpretation.

0.50-0.64

Needs intervention

Current report

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

0.33

Balance

0.81

Perceptual

0.80

Semantic

0.57

Functional

0.56

Cultural

0.51

Temporal

0.46

Neurocognitive

0.59

Context Independence

0.61

Collective Resonance

0.52

Weakest Axis

Temporal Convergence

How strongly meaning persists over time without semantic decay.

Strongest Axis

Perceptual Convergence

How strongly visual form survives size, blur, contrast, and detail loss.

Convergent meaning profile
AxisScoreDescription
Perceptual Convergence0.80How strongly visual form survives size, blur, contrast, and detail loss.
Semantic Convergence0.57How strongly extracted meaning converges on one interpretation.
Functional Convergence0.56How strongly the symbol maps to the intended function.
Cultural Convergence0.51How strongly recognition holds across cultural evidence and assumptions.
Temporal Convergence0.46How strongly meaning persists over time without semantic decay.
Neurocognitive Convergence0.59How strongly the symbol follows AAC pictogram reading: transparent referent, concrete action, low convention load, and support.
Context Independence0.61How strongly meaning survives without external labels or placement cues.
Collective Resonance0.52How strongly public evidence supports shared recognition and persistence.

Evidence Notes.

8 Findings Published

Evidence

Primary referent: stat minus 1 numeric.

Evidence

Implied function: The icon must communicate Stat Minus 1 in a digital interface..

Evidence

Metaphor type: functional.

Evidence

The icon effectively communicates the concept of 'Stat Minus 1' as a numeric decrement in digital interfaces, aligning well with its intended functional meaning and metaphor type (functional).

Evidence

Visual metrics indicate strong perceptual clarity and robustness, with an overall visual score of 0.82 and high scores in silhouette fidelity, stroke durability, and visual readability, supporting good recognition even at small sizes or under blur.

Evidence

Semantic confidence is high (0.85), supported by multiple visual referents such as downward arrow and minus sign, which culturally convey decrease or decrement.

Evidence

Cultural convergence is moderate (0.51) with evidence of recognition and functional association, but some semantic obsolescence and moderate convention learning load suggest that the symbol relies partly on learned conventions rather than pure pictorial transparency.

Evidence

Temporal convergence is the weakest axis (0.46), indicating some risk of meaning decay over time, possibly due to evolving interface conventions or symbol usage.

[ 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

Public evidence trend
Evidence yearSemantic TransparencyCultural Evidence
19960.760.74
19970.760.74
19980.760.74
19990.770.74
20000.760.75
20010.770.74
20020.770.75
20030.770.75
20040.770.75
20050.770.75
20060.770.75
20070.770.75
20080.770.75
20090.770.75
20100.770.75
20110.780.75
20120.780.75
20130.780.75
20140.770.75
20150.770.75
20160.780.76
20170.770.76
20180.770.76
20190.770.76
20200.770.75
20210.770.76
20220.770.75
20230.480.59
20240.490.59
20250.480.60
20260.460.59
Cohort transfer is inactive for this published report. The chart above uses evidence-year or metric data instead.

asset source

Material Symbols stat_minus_1 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.

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Evidence query: downward arrow icon comprehension.

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Evidence query: downward arrow icon comprehension.

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Cross modal comprehension in ZARDOZ an English to sign-language translation system

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Evidence query: downward arrow icon comprehension.

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OpenAlex / 2021-2021

Evidence query: minus sign icon meaning.

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Towards a Neurobiological Theory of Consciousness

OpenAlex / 1990-1990

Evidence query: minus sign icon meaning.

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public evidence

Event structure in American Sign Language

OpenAlex / 2005-2005

Evidence query: minus sign icon meaning.

Open source

public evidence

Memory strength and the decision process in recognition memory

OpenAlex / 2007-2007

Evidence query: decrement control icon recognition.

Open source

historical evidence

Google Books Ngram annual buckets: downward arrow

Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026

Annual extraction returned 14579148 records across 27 active years.

Open source

historical evidence

OpenAlex annual buckets: downward arrow icon comprehension

OpenAlex / 1996-2026

Annual extraction returned 493 records across 30 active years.

Open source

historical evidence

Google Books Ngram annual buckets: minus sign

Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026

Annual extraction returned 20015458 records across 27 active years.

Open source

historical evidence

OpenAlex annual buckets: minus sign icon meaning

OpenAlex / 1996-2026

Annual extraction returned 4732 records across 31 active years.

Open source

historical evidence

Google Books Ngram annual buckets: stat minus 1 numeric

Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026

Annual extraction returned 0 records across 0 active years.

Open source

historical evidence

OpenAlex annual buckets: stat minus 1 numeric

OpenAlex / 1996-2026

Annual extraction returned 19583 records across 31 active years.

Open source

[ TECHNICAL SCORECARD ]

The Metrics Behind The Case.

PCS

0.64

PictoClarity Score

STS

0.57

Semantic Transparency Score

CRI

0.52

Confusion Risk Index

VRS

0.80

Visual Readability Score

PCH

1.00

Perceptual Cohesion

RTS

0.83

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

0.86

Silhouette Fidelity Score

NDS

1.00

Negative Detail Score

BBS

0.60

Bounding Box Balance

CPS

1.00

Compression Preservation

PDS

1.00

Pixel Density Suitability

ORS

0.86

Orientation Robustness

CAS

0.60

Color Accessibility Score

RRS

0.52

Referent Recognition Score

FAS

0.60

Functional Association Score

SOS

0.44

Semantic Obsolescence Score

CSS

0.61

Cultural Saturation Score

ERS

0.54

Evidence Reliability Score

MTS

0.41

Metaphor Transfer Score

TDS

0.68

Temporal Decay Score

GDS

0.32

Generational Divide Score

CLL

0.43

Convention Learning Load

NTR

0.48

Neurocognitive Transfer Risk

SPS

0.43

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 semantic transparency and functional clarity in real interface contexts.

Action

Maintain visible text labels or tooltips alongside the icon until sufficient evidence confirms users reliably interpret the icon alone.

Action

Ensure contextual cues such as placement and labeling are strong to reduce confusion with similar decrement or downward arrow icons.

Action

Monitor symbol usage over time to detect potential semantic decay and update design or support materials accordingly.

Action

Consider accessibility needs by providing alternative text and ensuring sufficient contrast, as color accessibility score is moderate (0.6).

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