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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
Rhymes with EQUAL SIGN
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