":=" meaning in All languages combined

See := on Wiktionary

Symbol [Translingual]

Forms: := [canonical]
Head templates: {{head|mul|symbol}} :=
  1. (computing, programming) Assignment. Indicates the that the value or computed expression on the right is to be stored in the variable or address location on the left. Synonyms (assignment): =, ,
    Sense id: en-:=-mul-symbol-SkSfzkvg Categories (other): Computing, Programming, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Translingual entries with incorrect language header, Unsupported titles Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 86 14 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 90 10 Disambiguation of Translingual entries with incorrect language header: 88 12 Disambiguation of Unsupported titles: 95 5 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences Disambiguation of 'assignment': 94 6
  2. (mathematics) Equals by definition. Synonyms (equals by definition):
    Sense id: en-:=-mul-symbol-2kBQyDGY Categories (other): Mathematics Topics: mathematics, sciences Disambiguation of 'equals by definition': 1 99
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