[ PICTOGRAM CASE HISTORY ]
Material Symbols Stat Minus 3 Icon (Outlined). Usable with support.
Visible referent: stat minus 3 numeric. Intended message: The icon must communicate Stat Minus 3 in a digital interface.. The report separates observed asset evidence, submitted context, and public evidence signals.
0.65
PCS
0.43
CLL
0.48
NTR
[ FEATURED PICTOGRAM ]
pictoclarity / material-symbols-stat-minus-3-outlined
Output - Material Symbols Stat Minus 3 Icon (Outlined)
Assessing the communicative effectiveness of the Stat Minus 3 icon
This reviewed catalog report estimates clarity for Stat Minus 3 in default interface contexts. Scores are screening estimates and do not replace user testing.
0.65
PCS
PictoClarity Score
0.43
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 Stat Minus 3 icon in the outlined style.
02
Primary Finding
Primary referent: stat minus 3 numeric.
03
Metric Reading
Implied function: The icon must communicate Stat Minus 3 in a digital interface..
04
Public Recommendation
Conduct representative user testing across diverse user groups to validate comprehension and identify confusion points before publication.
[ EVIDENCE SCREENING ]
What The Estimate Surfaces.
Semantic Transparency Score
Input
Expected
Estimated
0.58
Confusion Risk Index
Input
Possible
Estimated
0.52
Readability Test Score
Input
Visual
Estimated
0.81
PictoClarity Score
Input
Estimated
Estimated
0.65
Usable with support 0.65
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
0.34
Balance
0.82
Perceptual
0.79
Semantic
0.58
Functional
0.58
Cultural
0.53
Temporal
0.46
Neurocognitive
0.59
Context Independence
0.62
Collective Resonance
0.55
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.
| Axis | Score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceptual Convergence | 0.79 | How strongly visual form survives size, blur, contrast, and detail loss. |
| Semantic Convergence | 0.58 | How strongly extracted meaning converges on one interpretation. |
| Functional Convergence | 0.58 | How strongly the symbol maps to the intended function. |
| Cultural Convergence | 0.53 | How strongly recognition holds across cultural evidence and assumptions. |
| Temporal Convergence | 0.46 | 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 | 0.62 | How strongly meaning survives without external labels or placement cues. |
| Collective Resonance | 0.55 | How strongly public evidence supports shared recognition and persistence. |
Evidence Notes.
8 Findings Published
Evidence
Primary referent: stat minus 3 numeric.
Evidence
Implied function: The icon must communicate Stat Minus 3 in a digital interface..
Evidence
Metaphor type: functional.
Evidence
The icon's primary referent is 'stat minus 3 numeric,' representing a decrement by three in a statistical or data context, consistent with its intended functional meaning in digital interfaces.
Evidence
Visual metrics indicate strong perceptual clarity and robustness, with an overall visual score of 0.81, supporting good recognition under various display conditions.
Evidence
Semantic and functional convergence scores are moderate (0.58), indicating some ambiguity or potential confusion with similar decrement or downward arrow icons, especially when labels or context are weak.
Evidence
Cultural convergence is lower (0.53), with moderate referent recognition (RRS 0.54) and functional association (FAS 0.64), suggesting that while the symbol is somewhat recognized, it relies on learned conventions and may not be universally intuitive.
Evidence
Temporal convergence is the weakest axis (0.46), indicating that the symbol's meaning may degrade over time or across generations, with a temporal decay score of 0.71 and a generational divide score of 0.32.
[ 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 | 0.44 | 0.74 |
| 1997 | 0.75 | 0.74 |
| 1998 | 0.77 | 0.74 |
| 1999 | 0.72 | 0.74 |
| 2000 | 0.74 | 0.75 |
| 2001 | 0.72 | 0.74 |
| 2002 | 0.72 | 0.75 |
| 2003 | 0.69 | 0.75 |
| 2004 | 0.72 | 0.75 |
| 2005 | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| 2006 | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| 2007 | 0.69 | 0.75 |
| 2008 | 0.78 | 0.75 |
| 2009 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 2010 | 0.78 | 0.75 |
| 2011 | 0.72 | 0.75 |
| 2012 | 0.53 | 0.75 |
| 2013 | 0.68 | 0.75 |
| 2014 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2015 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| 2016 | 0.77 | 0.76 |
| 2017 | 0.76 | 0.76 |
| 2018 | 0.76 | 0.76 |
| 2019 | 0.56 | 0.76 |
| 2020 | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| 2021 | 0.72 | 0.76 |
| 2022 | 0.74 | 0.75 |
| 2023 | 0.58 | 0.59 |
| 2024 | 0.57 | 0.59 |
| 2025 | 0.57 | 0.60 |
| 2026 | 0.55 | 0.59 |
asset source
Material Symbols stat_minus_3 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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Open sourcehistorical evidence
Google Books Ngram annual buckets: three downward arrows
Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 4385175 records across 12 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
OpenAlex annual buckets: three downward arrows icon comprehension
OpenAlex / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 482 records across 30 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
Google Books Ngram annual buckets: stacked arrows
Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 8291501 records across 17 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
OpenAlex annual buckets: stacked arrows meaning
OpenAlex / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 42903 records across 31 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
Google Books Ngram annual buckets: stat minus 3 numeric
Google Books Ngram / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 0 records across 0 active years.
Open sourcehistorical evidence
OpenAlex annual buckets: stat minus 3 numeric
OpenAlex / 1996-2026
Annual extraction returned 19573 records across 31 active years.
Open source[ TECHNICAL SCORECARD ]
The Metrics Behind The Case.
PCS
0.65
PictoClarity Score
STS
0.58
Semantic Transparency Score
CRI
0.52
Confusion Risk Index
VRS
0.78
Visual Readability Score
PCH
1.00
Perceptual Cohesion
RTS
0.81
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
0.80
Silhouette Fidelity Score
NDS
1.00
Negative Detail Score
BBS
0.44
Bounding Box Balance
CPS
1.00
Compression Preservation
PDS
1.00
Pixel Density Suitability
ORS
0.80
Orientation Robustness
CAS
0.60
Color Accessibility Score
RRS
0.54
Referent Recognition Score
FAS
0.64
Functional Association Score
SOS
0.45
Semantic Obsolescence Score
CSS
0.65
Cultural Saturation Score
ERS
0.58
Evidence Reliability Score
MTS
0.44
Metaphor Transfer Score
TDS
0.71
Temporal Decay Score
GDS
0.32
Generational Divide Score
CLL
0.43
Convention Learning Load
NTR
0.48
Neurocognitive Transfer Risk
SPS
0.45
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 identify confusion points before publication.
Action
Maintain visible text labels or tooltips alongside the icon until semantic transparency and user familiarity are confirmed.
Action
Ensure consistent placement and contextual cues in the interface to reduce confusion with similar decrement or arrow icons.
Action
Consider alternative or supplementary iconography if user testing reveals significant misunderstanding or ambiguity.
Action
Monitor symbol usage over time to detect semantic decay and update the icon or supporting materials accordingly.
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