∎

See also: ■ [U+25A0 BLACK SQUARE] and ⏹ [U+23F9 BLACK SQUARE FOR STOP]
∎ U+220E, ∎
END OF PROOF
← ∍
[U+220D]
Mathematical Operators ∏ →
[U+220F]

Translingual

Etymology

Introduced into mathematical usage by Paul Halmos, modeled after the end sign ■ (a printer’s ornament or dingbat used to indicate the end of an article or story) found in popular print media.

Symbol

∎

  1. (mathematics) QED.

Usage notes

The symbol itself is called a tombstone or halmos in English.

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