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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
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- (mathematics) QED.
Usage notes
The symbol itself is called a tombstone or halmos in English.
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