relationsymbol
nounUK /rɪˈleɪʃən ˈsɪmbəl/
US /rɪˈleɪʃən ˈsɪmbəl/
A relation symbol is a little sign that shows how two things are connected or compared.
In math class, we used the relation symbol < to show that three is less than five.
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2. A sign in logic that shows how two statements are linked.
The logic puzzle used a relation symbol to connect the two clues.
3. A mark on a map that shows how two places are connected.
The dotted line on the map is a relation symbol for a walking path.
4. A symbol in a computer program that compares two values.
The coder typed a relation symbol to check if the score was higher than ten.