Keywords: equal (mathematics), equal (symbol)

Sign Definition

As a Noun

1. In mathematics, the symbol (=) used to indicate that two numbers, sets of numbers or mathematical expressions have the same value.

As a Verb or Adjective

1. In mathematics, for two numbers, sets of numbers, or mathematical expressions to be the same in value, e.g., 1 + 1 = 2 ("one plus one equals two"). English = (be) equal, equal.