\Colonsim - LaTeX Symbol

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: : \sim

\Colonsim

The \Colonsim symbol is used in mathematical expressions to denote a relation that is similar to a colon or ratio. It is often used in contexts where a comparison or analogy is being made between two quantities or expressions.

Examples

A : : \sim B

Indicates that A is in some way analogous or comparable to B.

A \Colonsim B

f (x) : : \sim g (x)

Suggests that the function f(x) is similar in behavior or form to g(x).

f(x) \Colonsim g(x)

x^{2} + y^{2} : : \sim z^{2}

Used to express that the sum of squares of x and y is comparable to the square of z.

x^2 + y^2 \Colonsim z^2