equals signs

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Equals signs are the symbol = used to indicate mathematical equality or, in programming, to assign values to variables.

The phrase typically refers to multiple instances of the symbol: The equation has equals signs on both sides.

In casual usage, people often say "equals sign" even when the symbol appears multiple times.

mathematical

formula

Fixed method or notation

notation · algebra · arithmetic · operator · calculator · programming · syntax · code

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balance

Steadiness or amount owed

correspondence · similarity · sameness · equivalency · interchangeability · uniformity · isomorphism · symmetry · matching · alignment

typographical

symbol

Representational mark or sign

double · triple · punctuation · markup · delimiter · ASCII · divider · separator · horizontal lines

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G