Translating Safety Threshold Symbols for Workplace Documentation
In a professional setting, such as a manufacturing plant or a logistics hub, clear communication of operational limits is essential for safety and efficiency. These limits are often written in manuals using algebraic symbols. To ensure all team members can accurately interpret these guidelines, you are tasked with creating a translation key for a new safety report.
Provide the standard English mathematical translation for each of the following four symbols as they would be read in a formal sentence:
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