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Glossary of mathematical symbols. A mathematical symbol is a figure or a combination of figures that is used to represent a mathematical object, an action on mathematical objects, a relation between mathematical objects, or for structuring the other symbols that occur in a formula.
A comprehensive collection of 200+ symbols used in the various subfields of mathematics, as categorized by their functions, types and subjects.
Math Symbols List. List of all mathematical symbols and signs - meaning and examples. Basic math symbols. Geometry symbols. Algebra symbols. Linear Algebra Symbols. Probability and statistics symbols. Combinatorics Symbols. Set theory symbols. Logic symbols. Calculus & analysis symbols. Numeral symbols. Greek alphabet letters. Roman numerals.
Here are some of the most commonly used symbols: Basic Operations. + : Addition. Example: 3 + 2 equals 5. - : Subtraction. Example: 5 - 2 equals 3. * or × : Multiplication. Example: 3 * 2 equals 6. / or ÷ : Division. Example: 6 / 2 equals 3. ^ or **: Exponentiation. Example: 2^3 equals 8. Equality and Inequality. = : Equals. Example: 2 + 2 = 4.
Explore a comprehensive math glossary containing common mathematical symbols and terms with their LaTeX representations and brief explanations. An essential reference for students, teachers, and professionals to quickly understand and use mathematical concepts and notation.
Mathematical Symbols and Abbreviations. This leaflet provides information on symbols and notation commonly used in mathematics. It is designed to enable further information to be found from resources in mathcentre (www.mathcentre.ac.uk). In the table below, the symbol or notation is given in column one.
As formulas are entirely constituted with symbols of various types, many symbols are needed for expressing all mathematics. The most basic symbols are the decimal digits (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9), and the letters of the Latin alphabet.
