English Dictionary

symbol pusher

名詞

軽蔑的

(mathematics, somewhat derogatory) Someone who engages in symbol pushing; someone solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.

日本語の意味

数学において、記号（シンボル）の操作に専念し、視覚的や直感的な理解を軽視する人。 / （侮蔑的な意味合いで）代数などの数学的操作に偏り、実際の問題解決よりも記号操作に執着する人。

At the colloquium he sneered that the new paper came from a symbol pusher rather than a thinker who understood the ideas.

コロキウムで彼は、新しい論文は概念を理解する思考者ではなく、単に記号を操作するだけの人物のものだと鼻で笑った。

意味（1）

(mathematics, somewhat derogatory) Someone who engages in symbol pushing; someone solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.

That is to say, in both cases we have in mind an intended model or structure for our theory. We are not in the position of mere symbol pushers.

symbol pushers （ plural ）