Meaning of the word "minus sign" in English

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minus sign

US /ˈmaɪnəs saɪn/
UK /ˈmaɪnəs saɪn/
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Noun

1.

the symbol −, indicating subtraction or a negative value.

Example:
The temperature dropped to five degrees minus.
You need to put a minus sign before negative numbers.
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