The symbol beneath the equals sign

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the meaning and context of the symbol \underbrace{=}_{\wedge}, specifically focusing on the triangle depicted beneath the equals sign. Participants explore its potential interpretations and seek clarification on its usage.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks about the meaning of the symbol \underbrace{=}_{\wedge}, indicating that the triangle beneath the equals sign is intended to represent a triangle.
  • Another participant confirms that it represents a triangle beneath the equals sign.
  • A different participant expresses unfamiliarity with the symbol and requests context for its appearance.
  • One participant humorously describes an unrelated face symbol, which does not directly address the original question.
  • A participant suggests that an equals sign with a triangle above is often interpreted as "equals by definition," but notes they have not encountered the triangle below the equals sign.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the meaning or context of the symbol. There are multiple viewpoints regarding its interpretation and usage, and the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

There is a lack of clarity regarding the specific context in which the symbol is used, and assumptions about its meaning are not fully explored.

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What does the symbol \underbrace{=}_{\wedge} mean?

P.S. : The symbol beneath the equals sign is meant to be a triangle.
 
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i.e. a triangle beneath an equals sign.
 


I don't recall ever seeing that. What was the context in which this appeared?
 


It's an agry face with a ridged forehead, bushy eyebrows(so big, they cover the eyes), and an angular frown. :-p
 


Hi Failexam, show an example of the context where the symbols is used.

An equals sign with the triangle on top is often used to mean "equals by definition", but I've never seen it shown with the triangle below.
 

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