Meaning of the word "equal sign" in English

What does "equal sign" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

equal sign

US /ˈiː.kwəl saɪn/
UK /ˈiː.kwəl saɪn/
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Noun

a symbol (=) used to show that two things are the same in value, quantity, or meaning

Example:
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In mathematics, the equal sign indicates that the expression on the left has the same value as the expression on the right.
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Press the equal sign on the calculator to get the result.