pound sign

noun
1.
a symbol (£) for “pound” or “pounds” as a monetary unit of the United Kingdom.
2.
a symbol (#) for “pound” or “pounds” as a unit of weight or mass: 20# bond paper stock.
3.
the symbol (#) used for various purposes.
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Pound sign is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example sentences
If the pound sign is used, there must be a space between the pound sign and the secondary number.
After you enter the number, you must enter the pound sign.
Please enter the amount you are requesting as a whole dollar amount, followed by a pound sign.
Using your telephone keypad, please enter the first four letters of your last name, followed by the pound sign.
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