View question - ≈ vs. ~ --- Which symbol is more correct to use?
Feb 14, 2017 · Another approximation symbol is the double-tilde ≈, meaning "approximately equal to", [5] [7] [8] the critical difference being the subjective level of accuracy: ≈ indicates a value …
Difference between "≈", "≃", and "≅" - Mathematics Stack Exchange
The symbol ≅ is used for isomorphism of objects of a category, and in particular for isomorphism of categories (which are objects of CAT). The symbol ≃ is used for equivalence of categories. …
Different use of approximate equality symbols
Apr 12, 2016 · I have been wondering for a long time whether there is a unequivocal way to define and use the symbols commonly adopted for an approximate equality between two quantities. I …
Definition of the approx. symbol - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Dec 16, 2018 · Definition of the approx. symbol Ask Question Asked 6 years, 10 months ago Modified 6 years, 10 months ago
notation - What symbol expresses “less than approximately ...
Feb 13, 2014 · In Unicode, the symbol $\lessapprox$ is named “LESS-THAN OR APPROXIMATE”, which describes pretty much the meaning you are after. It also is built from …
Approximation of numbers: Am I using ~ correctly?
Aug 16, 2017 · Nevertheless, $\sim$ is often used for that purpose by non-mathematicians. Probably because it is faster to write $\sim$ than $\approx$. Here is an example for …
Is there a "greater than about" symbol? - Mathematics Stack …
Aug 12, 2015 · To indicate approximate equality, one can use ≃, ≅, ~, ♎, or ≒. I need to indicate an approximate inequality. Specifically, I know A is greater than a quantity of approximately B. …
What’s the difference between equals signs ≈, ≅, and ≃?
Jun 29, 2017 · I suppose similarity is an equivalence relation. $\equiv$ is "equivalent to" and appears in regularly in modular arithmetic. $\approx$ is aproximately. $\cong$ is congruence …
definition - Approximation symbol: Is $\pi \approx 3.14\dots ...
Jul 28, 2010 · I don't see anywhere on the Wikipedia page you linked to where it recommended writing $\pi \fallingdotseq 3.14\ldots.$ It says that $\fallingdotseq$ means "asymptotically equal …
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Aug 2, 2017 · 2 It is difficult to convey two meanings using only one symbol. I would write $$129,87\cdot 6\approx 130 \cdot 6 \mbox { and } 130 \cdot 6 = 780$$ so $$129,87\cdot …