Greater-than Or Approximate Symbol
⪆ means greater-than or approximately, commonly used in mathematical and technical contexts.
U+2A86
The symbol ⪆ is a math relation that combines “greater than” with “approximately.” It’s handy when you want to express a value that is larger, but not exactly. You can copy it directly from this page or use its unicode or HTML form.
Greater-than Or Approximate Symbol Meaning
⪆ (Unicode U+2A86, “greater-than or approximately”) is used to show that one quantity is greater than another in an approximate sense. In practice, it conveys a “roughly larger than” relationship, which is common when dealing with estimates, measured data, or tolerances. While it visually resembles a standard greater-than sign, it specifically signals an approximation rather than a strict inequality. Use it in formulas, technical annotations, and documentation where “about greater than” is more accurate than “definitely greater than.”
Common uses
- •Indicating estimated thresholds in math notes (roughly greater than).
- •Writing engineering specifications with measurement tolerances (about greater than).
- •Annotating data analysis results where a comparison is approximate.
- •Labeling ranges in reports (values expected to be greater within uncertainty).
- •Formatting educational materials that contrast strict vs. approximate comparisons.
Examples
⪆ Greater-than or approximately
- ⪆Temperature change: ΔT ⪆ 5°C (approximately).
- ⪆Power output ⪆ 100 W under normal operating conditions.
- ⪆The error is roughly smaller when n ⪆ 200 samples.
- ⪆Expected speed ⪆ 60 km/h for highway driving.
- ⪆Minimum required time is about ⪆ 10 minutes.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A86 | |
| HTML Entity | ⪆ | |
| HTML Code | ⪆ | |
| CSS | \2A86 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10886 | |
| Decimal | 10886 |
How to type Greater-than Or Approximate Symbol (⪆)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10886 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A86 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A86. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a86, 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 ⪆ mean?
⪆ means “greater-than or approximately,” indicating that one value is roughly larger than another.
What is the Unicode code point for ⪆?
The Unicode code point is U+2A86.
How can I copy ⪆ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⪆.
Where should I use ⪆ instead of a normal greater-than sign?
Use ⪆ when the comparison is approximate (estimates, measurements with uncertainty, or rough thresholds).