equal sign
noun
: a sign = indicating mathematical or logical equivalence
called also equality sign, equals sign
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The second difference is the equal sign instead of less-than-or-equal.
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Rhett Allain,
Wired News,
10 Mar. 2026
On the far left, the three purple squares must not equal one another (hence the equal sign crossed out).
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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Rhett Allain,
Wired News,
10 Mar. 2026
On the far left, the three purple squares must not equal one another (hence the equal sign crossed out).
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Equal sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equal%20sign. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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