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equal sign

1 of 1noun
/ˈikwəl saɪn/
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1

the sign = in mathematics, used to indicate that two quantities or expressions are exactly the same in value or meaning

B2Learn more on Wikipedia
  • In algebra, solving equations involves using the equal sign to find the value of variables.
  • In programming, the double equal sign '==' is used to test for equality between variables.
  • To solve the equation, you need to place the equal sign between the expressions on either side.
  • The teacher emphasized the importance of placing the equal sign precisely to avoid errors in calculations.