≈

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≈ U+2248, ≈
ALMOST EQUAL TO
← ≇
[U+2247] 		Mathematical Operators ≉ →
[U+2249]

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Two wavy horizontal lines that are parallel.

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≈

  1. (mathematics) Approximately equal to.
    • Eric Weisstein, Wolfram Mathworld, "Approximately Equal":
      If two quantities A and B are approximately equal, this is written A ≈ B.
    Synonyms: ~=, ≅
  2. (topology) Homeomorphic to.

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Related terms[edit]

  • = (equal to)
  • ≠ (not equal to)
  • ≅ (approximately equal to; congruent to; isomorphic to)
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