This is the 459th most frequent Persian word.
علائم
Signs; symptoms; symbols.
In this sentence, 'علائم' is used to refer to the symptoms or signs associated with an illness, in this case, the common cold.
علائم بیماری سرماخوردگی شامل تب و گلودرد است.
The symptoms of a cold include fever and sore throat.
Here, 'علائم' is used to mean signs, particularly those that provide guidance or warnings, such as traffic signs.
علائم راهنمایی و رانندگی در کنار جاده نصب شدهاند.
Traffic signs are installed along the road.
In this example, 'علائم' is used to refer to written symbols used for punctuation and to clarify text.