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What does "minus sign" mean in programming?
minus sign is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The - character used as an arithmetic subtraction operator. Developers say 'minus' when reading arithmetic expressions aloud.
Example
"const remaining = total - used; // minus sign subtracts used from total"
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