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division sign

n.
1. The symbol (÷) placed between two quantities written on a single line to indicate the division of the first by the second.
2. The symbol (/) placed between two quantities written horizontally, as in 2/3 , or the symbol (-) placed between two quantities written vertically, as in 2/3 , to indicate a fraction.
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division sign

n
(Mathematics) the symbol ÷, placed between the dividend and the divisor to indicate division, as in 12 ÷ 6 = 2
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divi′sion sign`


n.
the symbol (÷) or (/) placed between two expressions and denoting division of the first by the second.
[1930–35]
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division sign

n (Math) → Teilungszeichen nt
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The archbishop and his communications team posted a graphic of a division sign and the citation "Luke 12:51" on a red square.
It starts out well, with a nicely defined "D," has a right leaning mark and something big, forward and reverse that has the makings of a long division sign. Asked if it was for prescriptions, Mr.
Anil used a traditional division sign and a raised dot multiplication sign.--DM]
Symbol Name Meaning Examples + plus sign add to, or increase by 8 + 99 = 107 2 + 19 = 21 361 + 12 = 373 - minus sign subtract tram, take 17 - 9 = 8 away from, decrease by, 23 - 5 = 18 or less 49 - 9 = 40 x multiplication multiply by, or the 2 x 12 = 24 or * or times sign product of 9 x 3 = 27 5 * 25 = 125 / division sign divided by 4/2 = 2 or / 27 / 9 = 3 100 / 20 = 5 - fraction bar separates numerator 6/3 = 2 and denominator 10/5 = 4 20/5 = 4 .
Task Force Baghdad Soldiers and contractors raise the new 3rd Infantry Division sign at division headquarters at Camp Liberty, replacing the 1st Cavalry Div.
The individual fills out the form, signs the agreement, and has an authorized person from his or her division sign it.
'We were met by a soldier wearing a red beret, the three-ton truck we boarded had a Pegasus division sign displayed, we realised then that we had become Airborne,' the Monmouthsire 80-year-old said.
The stationery features the group's new name, the Gay and Lesbian Rights Campaign, and replaces the equal sign with the division sign. My fondest hope is that it will throw its weight behind Trent Lott and Jesse Helms in future elections.
Only two of the elementary algebraic functions exist, but no multiplication or division sign. Why?
'E is in tears because the division sign is on the board and F, who is deaf, cannot find his squirrel so he cannot hear me.'
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