Chapter 5 - Symbols
Rule 5.1 - ID: symbols_MIN1
Applies To
Hyphen / Minus / Negative Sign
Description
The hyphen / minus / negative sign is interpreted depending on the context.
Example 1 symbols_MIN1-02
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negative 1 |
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negative 1 |
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superbrief |
negative 1 |
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Example 2 symbols_MIN1-01
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left-parenthesis 1 hyphen to hyphen 1 right-parenthesis |
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brief |
left-p'ren 1 hyphen to hyphen 1 right-p'ren |
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superbrief |
L p'ren 1 hyphen to hyphen 1 R p'ren |
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Example 3 symbols_MIN1-03
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y minus 1 |
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y minus 1 |
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y minus 1 |
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Rule 5.2 - ID: symbols_FSTP1
Applies To
Period / Decimal Point
Description
While the decimal point is normal spoken as "period", if it is used as a part of a number, it is called "point".
Rule 5.3 - ID: symbols_CROS1
Applies To
Cross Multiplication / Cross Product Sign
Description
If possible, the cross multiplication / cross product sign is interpreted depending on the context.
Rule 5.4 - ID: symbols_CROS2
Applies To
Cross Multiplication / Cross Product Sign
Description
If it is not possible to interpret the usage of the cross multiplication / cross product sign, then use the word "cross" for it.