less than
The term "less than" is commonly used in mathematics and everyday language to indicate that one value, quantity, or quality is smaller than another.
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Definition
A2Mathematics
(technical)A comparison indicating that the value on the left side of the symbol < is smaller than the value on the right side.
Example
- In the equation 3 < 5, 3 is less than 5.
A2General
(informal)Used to describe something that is smaller in amount, degree, or quality compared to another thing.
Example
- She spent less than $20 on her groceries.
- His performance was less than satisfactory.