Represent or mean (5,3)

I believe the answer is:

stand for

(Other definitions for stand for that I've seen before include "Represent - in upright posture?" , "brook" , "support" , "Be representative of or tolerate" , "Represent or put up with" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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