What is this character/sign called "@"?

Answer 1

It's got no official name; it has been referred to as "the at sign" - it's called a monkey's tail in other languages.

Here's a great link: http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/explain/docs/atsymbol.asp

Note: It's NOT an ampersand. That's this: &.

Answer 2

It probably has a name of its own, like the 'and' sign, which is called an ampersand, but I have no idea where to find it. Unfortunately, the printer's dictionary works the other way around -- you have to put the name in to find out what the sign is.
This particular character has become very popular in the internet world, but it has been used for generations on signs in stores, where it means 'at', as in potatoes @ 60cents per lb.

Answer 3

Are you 5?

Answer 4

It is a "commercial at" sign. it's use stems from business, and has been in use for at least a hundred years, likely much longer.

It is shorthand for saying something like:
"500 barrels at a price of $23.67 each", the abbrevation would be:
"500 barrels @ $23.67"

Because it's general term is "at", then it was co-opted during the startup of the internet for e-mail addresses. So, someone at aol.com, reads [e-mail].

Answer 5

At, or At the rate( as in 2 questions @ 5 points per question put me back by 10 points.)

Like, if you are on yahoo answers, you do have an email id, and if you have an email id, howcome you don't know what this means?

Answer 6

It's called a "commercial A" but used these days for "at."

Answer 7

an and sign

Answer 8

it is call the "at" sign.

Answer 9

the AT sign or AT symbol

Answer 10

It means "at". Usually, it is used when typing an email address.