Q.E.D.

English

Etymology

From Template:Der, from Template:Der.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

1. Template:Senseid Template:Lb Template:Initialism of: Template:Non-gloss
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Usage notes

• When used to end a mathematical proof, QED is somewhat dated or traditional; modern textbooks often use the graphical symbol ∎ (the halmos or tombstone) instead. Other languages generally use a vernacular abbreviation, such as Template:Noncog or Template:Noncog.

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Translations

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Noun

1. A certain fact or scenario that proves an argument or proposition; a justification.
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