The maps to symbol, ↦, is a rightward arrow protruding from a vertical bar. It is used in mathematics and in computer science to denote functions. In Z notation, a specification language used in software development,[1] this symbol is called the maplet arrow and the expression x ↦ y is called a maplet. In separation logic it denotes the contents of a specific cell of memory.
| ↦ | |
|---|---|
Maps to |
In the Unicode character set, the symbol is code point U+21A6.[2]
See also
- Arrow notation – e.g., , also known as map
References
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