Tilde
/ˈtɪldə/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Computer Operations
Represents negation in programming, like 'not' in English.
Using ~ before a variable in code flips its bits.
Pro Tip 2/3Home Directory Shortcut
In UNIX/Linux systems, '~' can take you to your home directory.
Type 'cd ~' to return to your home directory.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Exact
Used in mathematics to indicate approximation, not an exact figure.
We use '~200' to suggest about 200, but not exactly.
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