plus sign

1. Mathematics The symbol (+), as in 2 + 2 = 4, that is used to indicate addition or a positive quantity.

2. Chemistry The same symbol, used to indicate dextrorotatory rotation of polarized light.

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plus sign

(Mathematics) the symbol +, indicating addition or positive quantity

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plus′ sign`

the symbol (+) indicating summation or a positive quality.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

plus sign - a sign indicating the operation of addition

sign - a character indicating a relation between quantities; "don't forget the minus sign"

Translations

(signo) másmás

plus

plus sign

n (Math, Elec) → Pluszeichen nt

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"The Islamic State's reasoning is that the (+) sign indicates the cross, which is used worldwide as a symbol for Christians," Hosam al-Jablawi, wrote in a blogpost on the website of Washington D.C-based organization The Atlantic Council in April, adding that the group replaced the plus sign with a symbol represented by the letter "z."

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And that is why marking a diode on the printed circuit board with the plus sign (+) is not good practice.

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