Multiset Multiplication ⊍

⊍ (U+228D) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Multiset Multiplication is part of the Symbols family (block: Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The symbol MULTISET MULTIPLICATION is listed with code point U+228D in the Mathematical Operators block. In math, it represents the operation of multiplying multisets, distinguishing repeated items from standard set operations. This usage appears in formulas and discussions about multiset theory and related algebra. The historical idea is to show a product that respects multiplicity of elements, not just presence or absence. In practical work, the symbol helps separate multiset concepts from ordinary multiplication. In user interfaces, a cross symbol can denote close or delete action, or indicate an incorrect or invalid state, when the context allows this interpretation. That usage is not tied to the math meaning but to interaction status. Overall, common math symbols convey operations or comparisons in formulas and in user interfaces. The MULTISET MULTIPLICATION symbol thus serves dual roles: a precise mathematical operator and a cue in UI scenarios where a state change or action is needed. Context guides which meaning applies and how users read the symbol in a document or app.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+228D in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

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