"∎" meaning in All languages combined

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Symbol [Translingual]

Etymology: Introduced into mathematical usage by Paul Halmos, modeled after the end sign ■ (a printer’s ornament or dingbat used to indicate the end of an article or story) found in popular print media. Head templates: {{head|mul|symbol}} ∎
  1. (mathematics) QED. Wikipedia link: ∎ Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en-∎-mul-symbol-Y1vjHOv- Categories (other): Translingual entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, sciences

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