equal sign

noun

: a sign = indicating mathematical or logical equivalence

called also equality sign, equals sign

Examples of equal sign in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In its simplest forms, two parallel horizontal lines of equal length (like an equal sign) are placed between two lines that are nearly vertical but converge slightly near the top. —Phil Plait, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2024

An equal sign between two squares means the two must be the same, and an X between them requires the symbols to be opposites. —Jordan Novet, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024

In math, whenever a student drew a line in an equals sign, a minus sign, or a division sign, she was required to use a ruler. —Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023

Is there more to mathematics than the equal sign? —Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023

That's why the less-than-or-equal sign is there. —Rhett Allain, Wired, 21 Oct. 2020

For obligatory purchases like gas and groceries, add an equal sign. —cleveland, 30 Apr. 2022

The new album's cover features a black equal sign atop an abstract painting created by Sheeran, as well as several butterflies that symbolize new life. —Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 19 Aug. 2021

Andre Rochester painted a scales of justice, an equal sign and people of different races. —Susan Dunne, courant.com, 13 Nov. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for equal sign

• acridine
• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• atropine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine

Kids Definition

equal sign

noun

: a sign = meaning mathematical or logical equality

called also equality sign, equals sign