How is the therefore -sign orientated?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the orientation of the "therefore" sign, specifically whether it resembles a right-side-up pyramid or an upside-down pyramid. Participants explore the implications of each orientation in relation to its meaning, with references to common usage in academic settings.

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Main Points Raised

  • Andreas Draganis expresses confusion about the orientation of the "therefore" sign, questioning whether it should be a right-side-up or upside-down pyramid.
  • One participant asserts that the right-side-up pyramid signifies "therefore," while the upside-down pyramid signifies "because."
  • Another participant provides a confirmation of the right-side-up pyramid meaning "therefore," referencing Wikipedia as a source.
  • Andreas later indicates acceptance of the right-side-up pyramid as the correct orientation for "therefore."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There appears to be some agreement on the orientation of the "therefore" sign as a right-side-up pyramid, but the initial confusion and differing usages suggest that multiple views may still exist.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference different usages in academic contexts, indicating that the orientation may not be universally agreed upon and could depend on institutional practices.

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How is the "therefore"-sign orientated?

Hello!
I would like to once and for all get some help sorting out an old confusion of mine: How are the dots in the "therefore"-sign orientated? Does it look like a pyramid or like a pyramid turned upside-down? Wikipedia says it is the pyramid but I have seen use of the upside-down pyramid by many people at my university; Chalmers, to mean "therefore". Also, the upside-down pyramid makes more sense to mean "therefore" since it is possible to imagine the sign to signify something like "this and this implies this", and vice versa for the "because" sign.

Thankful for answers!
/Andreas Draganis
 
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Are you talking about the 'therefore' shorthand that looks like three dots? If so, the pyramid means therefore, and the inverted pyramid means because.
 


Ok, I will now consider it verified, the pyramid means therefore. Thanks!
 

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