≈

See also: ≉

Translingual

Description

Two wavy horizontal lines that are parallel.

Symbol

≈

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.

2. (topology) Homeomorphic to.

Synonyms

• ≒

Related terms

• = (equal to)
• ≠ (not equal to)
• ≅ (approximately equal to)