mathematical symbol


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Noun1.mathematical symbol - a character that is used to indicates a mathematical relation or operationmathematical symbol - a character that is used to indicates a mathematical relation or operation
grapheme, graphic symbol, character - a written symbol that is used to represent speech; "the Greek alphabet has 24 characters"
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The orange and blue nodes take the shape of outward facing arrows, denoting Infinet's strategic intent to adapt to market demands and achieving its growth objectives, whilst the overall shape of the symbol is reminiscent of the universal mathematical symbol for infinity, highlighting the company's commitment to continuous innovation and pushing the wireless technology beyond its limits.
The world-famous J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles recently announced the acquisition of 105 glass plate holograms by 20 artists related to the C-Project (C stands for the mathematical symbol for speed of light), a collaboration developed in the early 1990s between a group of internationally renowned contemporary artists and holographers who experimented with the hologram process.
Sit the team down after each stage of the initiative for a "plus/delta" meeting (delta is the mathematical symbol for change), in which everyone gives an answer to two questions about themselves, their colleagues and the whole team:
"They wanted to create the largest Mathematical symbol that can be linked with water conservation and chose Infinity," said Neeraj Bhargava, the school Principal.
The bridge features an architectural arch shaped in the form of the mathematical symbol for infinity.
The bridge's iconic design features an architectural arch shaped in the form of the mathematical symbol for infinity.
The bridge is part of the ongoing $1.37bn (AED5.1bn) Shindagha Corridor project, and features an architectural arch that has been designed based on the mathematical symbol for infinity.
Pi (Greek letter "?") is the mathematical symbol used to represent a constant - the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter - which is approximately 3.14159.
The text, which is littered with zeroes, has been dated to between 200 and 400 BCE, placing it about 500 years earlier than the next known use of the mathematical symbol.
Even an apparently simple appreciation such as the contrasting of the rigid formal meaning of a mathematical symbol with the freer use of word symbols in poetry and drama adds significance to its value for general cultural, educative purposes.

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