• mpa92643@lemmy.world
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        5 months ago

        It’s a definition from a well-respected global standards organization. Can you name a source that would provide a more authoritative definition than the ISO?

        There’s no universally correct definition for what the ≈ symbol means, and if you write a paper or a proof or whatever, you’re welcome to define it to mean whatever you want in that context, but citing a professional standards organization seems like a pretty reliable way to find a commonly-accepted and understood definition.

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          5 months ago

          Tbh I’m just impressed you: A) knew there was an iso standard 2) went to the effort of locating it iii) posted it in respectful manner, and e) are correct.