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negative sign

British

noun

the symbol (–) used to indicate a negative quantity or a subtraction; minus sign

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Example Sentences

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So if people don't seem engaged in what you're saying, there's a chance you'll pick up on that negative sign.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2023

"The lack of a 'freight wave' from China's re-opening was a negative sign for freight demand," said J.P Morgan analysts, who downgraded FedEx stock to "neutral" from "overweight" on the outlook warning.

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2022

If the team is favored — it has a negative number — calculate the decimal by dividing 100 by the negative number, ignoring the negative sign.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2022

The negative sign indicates that the reaction is exothermic.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Encouraged by this negative sign of approval Von Salzinger ventured an interrogation.

From The Men Who Wrought by Cullum, Ridgwell

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