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by mistermann 819 days ago
> we have things like dictionaries to establish an agreed upon definition

I suggest you reread my comment, taking into consideration whether that is logically even possible in this case with the breadth of meanings attributes to this particular symbol.

>if you can pickup what someone means contextually

and

> you've missed the point of communication

If you missed the mark, would you necessarily be able to know?