Corresponds To Symbol
≘ is the “corresponds to” symbol used to indicate a relationship between two things.
U+2258
The symbol ≘ (U+2258) means “corresponds to.” It’s commonly used when one item is paired with or matched to another. This page helps you copy the exact character and use it correctly in text and code.
Corresponds To Symbol Meaning
The “corresponds to” symbol ≘ (Unicode U+2258) expresses a correspondence between two expressions, labels, or objects. In technical writing and mathematics-style notation, it helps indicate that a term, output, or variable is matched with another term, input, or representation. For example, you might use ≘ to describe how a function’s value relates to a parameter, or how a label on one side of a mapping matches an item on the other. It’s especially useful in diagrams, specifications, and structured documents where clarity about pairing matters.
Common uses
- •Labeling matched items in a mapping or translation table
- •Describing how a variable or output corresponds to a parameter
- •Indicating correspondence between keys and values in documentation
- •Presenting notation in math- or science-style explanations
- •Annotating diagrams to show which element pairs with another
Examples
≘ Corresponds To Symbol
- ≘x ≘ t represents the time variable.
- ≘Signal B ≘ the corresponding filter stage.
- ≘Term A ≘ Term B in the comparison table.
- ≘Output ≘ the computed result from the model.
- ≘Index i ≘ row number in the grid.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2258 | |
| HTML Entity | ≘ | |
| HTML Code | ≘ | |
| CSS | \2258 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8792 | |
| Decimal | 8792 |
How to type Corresponds To Symbol (≘)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8792 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2258 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2258. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2258, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ≘ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the symbol ≘ mean?
≘ means “corresponds to,” indicating a relationship where one item matches or is paired with another.
What is the Unicode code point for ≘?
The Unicode code point for ≘ is U+2258.
How can I copy ≘ into my document?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity (≘) or the escapes like \\2258 / \\u{2258}.
Is ≘ the same as “equals” (=)?
No. ≘ indicates correspondence or pairing, while “=” denotes equality.