An abbreviation meaning 'greater than or equal to,' commonly used in mathematics, programming, and scientific notation to compare two values.
Modern mathematical abbreviation combining the English words 'greater than' and 'equal to,' standardized in computer science and mathematical notation in the mid-20th century.
The symbol >= became essential in programming because computers need to understand all possible relationships between numbers, so mathematicians created a shorthand that lets you say 'at least this much' in a single gesture.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.