Sign processes

Sign processes refer to the ways in which signs convey meaning. A sign can be anything that communicates information, such as words, images, or gestures. The process involves three key components: the sign itself (the form), the object it represents (the content), and the interpretant (how the meaning is understood by observers). For example, a stop sign (the sign) indicates the action of stopping (the object) and drivers recognize this action based on prior knowledge (the interpretant). Understanding sign processes helps us grasp how communication works in everyday life, art, literature, and culture.