Asked by Ullysses

Can someone explain to me what arbitrary signs are and some examples.. The websites on google confuse me.. Does anyone know of any good sites?
Answered by Ms. Sue
In what context are you using "arbitrary signs?"
Answered by Ullysses
like maybe traffic signs for example

like the no entry sign might be arbitrary because it really doesn't say anything specific other than a symbol.

A stop sign isn't arbitrary because you are expected to stop
Answered by Ms. Sue
None of those are arbitrary. The graphics have meaning.

How about the dollar sign? -- $

# -- pound

= -- equal

Answered by Ullysses
how is a dollar sign arbitrary. I'm confused now
Answered by Ms. Sue
The dollar sign in itself has no meaning. It was arbitrarily chosen to represent the dollar.

http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/where-did-the-dollar-sign-come-from
Answered by Ullysses
OK so would like a yield sign be considered arbitrary?
Answered by Ms. Sue
The shape is arbitrary, but usually the word "YIELD" is on it.

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