diagonal mark

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diagonal mark

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To distinguish the intended sense of diagonal.

noun diagonal marks

Synonym of slash as the forward slash ⟨/⟩ and sometimes also its proscribed sense inclusive of the backslash ⟨\⟩. Initial inquiries among professional typists uncover names like slant, slant line, slash, and slash mark. Examination of typing instruction manuals discloses additional names such as diagonal and diagonal mark, and other sources provide the designation oblique.
Similar: slash as the forward slash

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@misc{diagonal_mark_2026,
  title = {diagonal mark},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/diagonal%20mark},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}