Earliest Uses of Various Mathematical Symbols
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- The earliest uses of various mathematical symbols are documented, identifying first users and dates.
- The main reference is Florian Cajori's 'A History of Mathematical Notations'.
- Symbol categories include operation, grouping, relation, fractions, constants, variables, functions, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, matrices/vectors, set notation/logic, number theory, probability/statistics.
- Related resources cover earliest word uses, mathematician images on stamps, and ambiguously defined terms.
- Assistance was provided by multiple individuals, including Julio González Cabillón, John Aldrich, and others.
- Pages were created by Jeff Miller, a retired teacher from Florida.