符号
Meanings
1
A somewhat technical or formal word for a sign, mark, symbol, or code used to identify, represent, classify, or record something.
The products have codes attached for management purposes.
In this table, parts are distinguished by codes such as A1 and B2.
2
mathematical sign; positive or negative sign
Mathematical use for the sign of a number or expression, especially plus or minus.
A negative number is given a minus sign.
I got the sign wrong partway through the calculation.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に符号をつけるto attach a symbol/code to something
We attached an identifying code to each part.
- 符号を反転するto invert the sign (plus/minus) of a number
For this calculation, you need to invert the sign.
- 符号で表すto represent something with a symbol
Chemical elements are represented by specific symbols.
- 符号が正／負になるfor the sign of a number to become positive/negative
As a result of the calculation, the sign became negative.
Expressions
- 符号無しunsigned; without a sign