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100 ways to write the same number: 4, ill start
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hitscan said:100 ways to write the same number: 4, ill start
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jedishrfu said:there's a famous Chinese story called the Ten Stone Lions all written with different characters that are pronounced with the same sound "shur" but all with varying tones in Mandarin chinese.
- ten=shur
- stone=shur
- lion=shur.
hitscan said:100 ways to write the same number: 4, ill start
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hitscan said:[*]0100
The 100 ways to write a # are:
1. Number sign
2. Hash symbol
3. Pound sign
4. Octothorpe
5. Sharp sign
6. Crosshatch
7. Tic-tac-toe
8. Hex key
9. Grid symbol
10. Square
And so on, until #100.
The different names for the symbol # have evolved over time due to its use in various fields such as mathematics, computer programming, and social media. Each field has its own terminology for the symbol, resulting in a multitude of ways to write it.
No, all 100 ways to write a # are considered correct. The way you choose to write it may depend on personal preference or the specific context in which the symbol is being used.
The symbol # is believed to have originated in ancient Rome, where it was used as an abbreviation for the Latin word "libra pondo" meaning "pound weight." It has since evolved and gained various meanings and uses in different languages and cultures.
In addition to its original use as an abbreviation for "pound weight," the symbol # has gained several other meanings and uses over time. It is now commonly used as a hashtag in social media, as a symbol for numbers in mathematics, and as a symbol for sharp notes in music. Its use in computer programming has also expanded with the rise of coding languages such as HTML and CSS.