also: ニアイコール
na-adjective
nearly equal; almost identical; extremely similar
General adjectival use for things that are very close but not exactly the same. Often used with な to modify nouns.
See also: イコール
この二つのデザインはニアリーイコールだ。
These two designs are nearly identical.
彼の意見と私の意見はニアリーイコールだった。
His opinion and mine were almost the same.
expression
approximately equal (to)
Mathematical expression used to state that two quantities are approximately equal. Often used in technical contexts.
この式では、AはBにニアリーイコールとみなせる。
In this formula, A can be considered approximately equal to B.
noun
approximately equals sign
Refers to the symbol itself (≒, ≈, ≃, ≅). Used as a noun in mathematical notation discussions.
ニアリーイコールは、ほぼ等しいことを表す記号です。
The approximately equals sign is a symbol that indicates near equality.
イコール means exactly equal, while ニアリーイコール means nearly equal.
ほぼ等しい is the native Japanese equivalent, more common in everyday speech.
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) from 'nearly' + 'equal'. Not used in standard English.