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equal sign

noun

: a symbol = used to show that two numbers are equal

Full Definition of EQUAL SIGN

:  a sign = indicating mathematical or logical equivalence —called also equality sign, equals sign
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First Known Use of EQUAL SIGN

circa 1909

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