equality sign

noun

The symbol =, composed of two parallel horizontal lines.

Meanings

nounequality sign (plural equality signs)

plural equality signs

  1. The symbol =, composed of two parallel horizontal lines.

    Synonyms: equal sign, equals sign

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe symbol =, composed of two parallel horizontal lines.

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