equality sign

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The equality sign is the symbol = indicating that two quantities have the same value: 2 + 2 = 4.

In mathematics, it asserts equivalence between expressions on either side.

In programming, a single = typically assigns a value while == tests for equality.

Also called an equals sign.

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Differing in value

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