Unit 10.1
Symbols
INTRODUCTION
A symbol is something that stands for or represents something else.
FORM
We distinguish between: alphanumeric symbols and non-alphanumeric symbols.
| alphanumeric symbols | non-alphanumeric symbols |
| GBP, USD, CAD, N, S, W, E | £, $, @, #, / |
EXAMPLES
- Currency
- GBP (£) – The Pound sterling
- USD ($) – The United States dollar
- CAD ($)- The Canadian dollar
2. Points of the compass
- N – north
- S – south
- W – west
- E – east
3. Website/e-mail adresses and links
- @ – at
- # – hash
- / – slash
USE
We use symbols to indicate:
- Currency
- Points of the compass
- Website/e-mail adresses and links
