Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ≾ has the Unicode code point U+227E. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+227E to binary:
00100010 01111110. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10001001 10111110
PRECEDES OR EQUIVALENT TO·U+227E
≾
Character Information
Code Point
U+227E
HEX
227E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 89 BE | 11100010 10001001 10111110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 22 7E | 00100010 01111110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 7E 22 | 01111110 00100010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 22 7E | 00000000 00000000 00100010 01111110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 7E 22 00 00 | 01111110 00100010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
≾
URI Encoded
%E2%89%BE
Description
The Unicode character U+227E, "PRECEDES OR EQUIVALENT TO", is a symbol primarily used in mathematical notation and computer programming. Its primary role is to denote that a mathematical expression or function precedes a certain value or equivalent within the context of a problem or algorithm. It is often utilized when comparing two expressions to ensure their equivalence, particularly in cases where the order of operations may be ambiguous. This character has significant use in digital text for expressing relationships between mathematical expressions and values. In programming languages that support Unicode, such as Python or JavaScript, it can also be used to provide clarity in variable assignments, function calls, and other coding scenarios where the precedence or equivalence of elements is important. In a broader perspective, U+227E's usage can vary across different fields like computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other disciplines that involve complex problem-solving with variable expressions. In these contexts, it is a valuable tool for maintaining readability and eliminating potential ambiguity in the code or mathematical equations. Despite its specialized usage, U+227E does not have any particularly unique cultural, linguistic, or technical context outside of its application within these specific domains. Its primary importance lies in its function as a clear and concise means of communicating relationships between expressions and values within the confines of its respective fields.
How to type the ≾ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8830 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.