Estimates (≙) is the Unicode character at U+2259 in Mathematical Operators. Official name: ESTIMATES. HTML5 names it ≙. It is a math relation often read as “estimates” or “corresponds to.”
Remember
Character ≙
Unicode U+2259
Named entity ≙
Hex entity ≙
Decimal ≙
CSS escape \2259
Not the same = (equal) · ℮ (estimated symbol) · ≍ (equivalent to)
Prefer ≙ in HTML markup. You can also use ≙ / ≙, or type ≙ in a UTF-8 document.
Built with Named: ≙
Built with Hex: ≙
Built with Decimal: ≙
Built with CSS: ≙
Typed: ≙
Relation: x ≙ y
How It Works
1. Named:≙ is the preferred HTML5 name for U+2259 → ≙.
2. Hex:≙ inserts the same code point. Same visual as named.
3. Decimal: same code point as 8793 → ≙.
4. CSS: use \2259 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ≙.
5. Typed: paste ≙ in a UTF-8 document, or write a relation like x ≙ y.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Estimates.
Name
Prefer ≙
≙ is the clear HTML5 named form for U+2259. There is no &estimates; entity.
=
Not ordinary equals
U+003D is ordinary equality. Prefer ≙ for the “estimates” relation.
℮
Not estimated symbol
U+212E (℮) is the packaging e-mark — not a math operator.
≍
Not equivalent to
U+224D (≍) is a different equivalence-style relation.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2259 belongs in CSS strings. ≙ / ≙ / ≙ belong in HTML.
a11y
Add accessible text
Screen readers may not announce ≙ clearly. Prefer nearby prose (for example “estimates”) when the symbol carries meaning.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish entities with ; — write ≙, not &wedgeq.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Estimates (U+2259) and its entity forms (≙, ≙, ≙, CSS \\2259) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Mathematical Operators font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Estimates (≙)
Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2259 / ≙Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ≙ in HTML. Use ≙ / ≙ when numeric form is required, and \\2259 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: estimates is U+2259 (decimal 8793) — glyph ≙.
HTML: prefer ≙ (or ≙ / ≙).
CSS: use \2259 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ≙ ≠ = ≠ estimated symbol ℮.
One line:U+2259 → ≙ / ≙ / CSS \2259.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ≙ (named), ≙ (hex), ≙ (decimal), type ≙ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2259 in content.
U+2259 (ESTIMATES). Hex 2259, decimal 8793. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF).
Yes. ≙ is the HTML5 named entity for U+2259. Prefer it in markup when you want a readable name.
Use it for the math relation “estimates” (for example x ≙ y). Prefer = for ordinary equality, and the estimated symbol (U+212E) for packaging e-marks — not math.
HTML entities (≙, ≙, or ≙) go in markup. The CSS escape \2259 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. U+2259 is ≙ (estimates). U+212E is ℮ (estimated symbol / e-mark). U+003D is = (equals).
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Did you know?
Estimates is Unicode U+2259 (decimal 8793) — glyph ≙ (ESTIMATES) in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 names it ≙. It is often read as “estimates” or “corresponds to.” Do not confuse it with the packaging estimated symbol (℮) or ordinary equals (=).
