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I am writing a paper and I wish to redefine a symbol (in this case the $\Rightarrow$ symbol in latex) to read that if $X\Rightarrow Y$ then $X$ "uses" $Y$, where "uses" has meaning in the context of the problem. Is it enough to state this that I am redefining this? Is this allowed? Is there another symbol I should use?

Henry H
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  • You might consider using prec or preceq for unusual orders. (displays as $\prec$ and $\preceq$ respectively) – JMoravitz Sep 21 '17 at 23:59
  • I don't have a particular replacement symbol to choose, but in my opinion, the double arrow doesn't seem particularly apt. Whatever symbol you choose (so long as the application isn't too jarring), I think it should be sufficient for you to clearly set out what it means. – Brian Tung Sep 22 '17 at 00:12
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    In my experience, people wouldn't appreciate a common symbol like that being redefined. – FullofDill Sep 22 '17 at 00:14
  • $X \cup Y$ (just kidding) – FullofDill Sep 22 '17 at 00:25
  • How about $\rightarrowtail$? Is this a better symbol to redefine? – Henry H Sep 22 '17 at 00:37

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