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minus sign

noun

, Arithmetic.
  1. the symbol (−) denoting subtraction or a negative quantity.


minus sign

noun

  1. the symbol –, indicating subtraction or a negative quantity
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of minus sign1

First recorded in 1660–70
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Example Sentences

“The fact that a minus sign determines the fact that you and I are having this conversation is the weirdest thing in nature,” Meade says.

Next, use quotation marks, the minus sign and the site operator, liberally.

If they valued a patient’s life as “useful,” they drew a blue minus sign to spare the patient.

If you want to change your signature, just click the minus sign next to the signature and try again.

Add a plus sign next to those purchases you’re willing to repeat and a minus sign next to those you’re not.

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