equal sign
noun
the symbol (=), used in a mathematical expression to indicate that the terms it separates are equal.
equal signs
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pluralof equal sign.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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We use a vertical line to separate the coefficient entries from the constants, essentially replacing the equal signs.
From Textbooks ● Feb. 13, 2015
“It is concerning that even as the department matures with time, employee satisfaction is not showing equal signs of progress,” said Rep.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2013
And a bunch of equal signs as well.
From Forbes ● Mar. 27, 2013
There were equal signs followed by pithy interpretations.
From Time Magazine Archive
Marjorie had but to glance about her to note equal signs of mental perturbation on the part of her classmates as Veronica slipped into a vacant seat in the third row.
From Marjorie Dean High School Senior by Chase, Josephine
