What is the symbol called when you list numbers in groups of 5.?

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Prisoners would do this to indicate a year in jail. Four straight lines and one through them to signify 5.

What is it called?

2006-08-26 11:28:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating

making a tally - or tick marks

2006-08-26 11:33:43 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Kelsey ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

tally marks

2006-08-26 18:34:10 · answer #2 · answered by Davy D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yea, tally marks

2006-08-26 18:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by pieninja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I believe they are referred to as "tick marks."

2006-08-26 18:32:09 · answer #4 · answered by jimpru_perkins9801 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋