Approximately Equal or Equal To ⩰

⩰ (U+2A70) 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: Approximately Equal or Equal To is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental 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: APPROXIMATELY EQUAL OR EQUAL TO is a math symbol used to show either equality or a close approximation in equations. It is encoded as U+2A70 in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. In math texts, it can mark that two expressions are effectively the same or nearly the same, depending on context. In user interfaces, the symbol helps convey a relation without committing to exact equality. The symbol is chosen when a precise value is unknown or when an estimate is acceptable in a calculation. It is commonly placed between two expressions to indicate a relationship that is close enough for practical purposes. Designers and programmers use it to clarify formulas in software, calculators, and educational materials. The symbol supports careful communication in teaching and analysis. Its use varies with field and task, but the intent remains the same: convey near equality or exact equivalence as appropriate. Overall, the character serves as a versatile operator for comparisons that are not strictly identical but are effectively aligned.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A70 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.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

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