pound sign
The term 'pound sign' can refer to different symbols depending on the context, most commonly '#' in the US and '£' in the UK.
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Definition
B2Telecommunications
(US, informal)The symbol used on telephones for special functions or commands.
Example
- Press the pound sign after entering your account number.
B1Currency
(UK, formal)The symbol representing the British pound sterling.
Example
- The price is listed as £50.
B2Weight
(US, informal)The symbol denoting weight in pounds.
Example
- The package weighs 10#.
B2Social Media
(informal)The symbol used to tag topics or keywords.
Example
- Use the pound sign to create a hashtag.
C1Programming
(technical)The symbol used in programming languages for comments or directives.
Example
- Add a pound sign before the line to comment it out.
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