multiplication sign
Arithmetic. the symbol (⋅), (×), or (∗) between two mathematical expressions, denoting multiplication of the second expression by the first. In certain algebraic notations the sign is suppressed and multiplication is indicated by immediate juxtaposition or contiguity, as in ab.
Origin of multiplication sign
1- Also called times sign.
Words Nearby multiplication sign
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How to use multiplication sign in a sentence
And every once in a while, if you notice, there's a multiplication sign.
The Slipper Point Mystery | Augusta Huiell SeamanThe multiplication sign (×) was obtained by changing the plus sign into the letter X.
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British Dictionary definitions for multiplication sign
the symbol ×, placed between numbers to be multiplied, as in 3 × 4 × 5 = 60
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