摘要：In this research, we analyzed how different groups of users perform the reading of symbols found in the synoptic maps from the perspective of the theory of knowledge, especially that of the prototype. For this, semi-structured questionnaires were applied in non-specialists and specialists in sympathetic areas to the issue, which presented the synoptic symbols in common daily situations to be evaluated by the interviewees. We investigate also there was a ransom for their evolutionary history. It follows that each individual worked in a different way to build relationships expressed in their replies that were marked according to the theory used in this research. Moreover, it was noted that there are difficulties in understanding some of the respondents to the context presented by symbols.
