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Yes. The literal meaning of the word icon is a religious work of art, but more generally it is synonymous with symbol. Thus an icon in computing symbolises a piece of software, whether a program, a data file, or a virtual entity.
An icon is a logo for a program
Icon
You may be referring to a path or shortcut icon on the desktop that points to a specific file or program.
To remove an unwanted icon from your status bar, first try right-clicking the icon to see if an option to exit or disable it appears. If that doesn't work, check the app settings for the program associated with the icon and look for an option to disable background operation or startup. If the icon persists, consider uninstalling the program through your system's control panel or settings. Restart your device to ensure the changes take effect.
A wrench icon appears on your cars dash when the engine needs attention.
Icon
A triangle with an exclamation point is a warning icon or sign. This symbol is often found on the computer when a program needs the attention of the user. It is also an icon that sometimes appears on the dash of a car if something in the car needs attention.
The word you are looking for is icon.
An icon.
To install InDesign on a Mac: Insert the InDesign disc. Double click on the disc icon that appears on the desktop. Double click on the install icon, enter your Serial Number and follow the installer's prompts.
A symbol on your desktop that is a shortcut to a program, such as Microsoft word.