numbersymbol
nounUK /ˈnʌmbə ˈsɪmbəl/
US /ˈnʌmbər ˈsɪmbəl/
A number symbol is a little sign that stands for a number.
The symbol 7 is a number symbol that means seven.
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2. A written mark such as +, -, or = used in math to show an operation or relation.
The plus sign is a number symbol that tells you to add.
3. A character in a writing system that represents a quantity rather than a sound.
In some old scripts, a number symbol was used instead of spelling out the amount.
4. A key or icon on a phone or keyboard that types a digit.
Press the number symbol on the keypad to enter your code.