What is the difference between $\overset{\Delta}{=}$ and := (delta-equal and :=)?

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Both symbols $\overset{\Delta}{=}$ and := are used for definition but I want to know the exact difference of them?

Well, one has a $\Delta$ on top of the $=,$ and the other has a $:$ to the left of the $=.$ :-p — Cameron Buie, Jul 15 '18 at 21:22

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 29 '18 at 21:32

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There is no difference. Some people use one notation, and some people use the other. (And most people use neither, and just write a plain $=$ for definitions.)

answered Jun 29 '18 at 21:32

Eric Wofsey

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What is the difference between $\overset{\Delta}{=}$ and := (delta-equal and :=)?

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