Definitions by Stormin'Norman

Number Sign 

The number sign will appear as # in Latin script and indicates that what follows is should be read as a number in some series.

May also be referred to as a pound sign or a hash.

A number sign will often be seen on the blackboard of high school and college math courses.

Number Sign by Stormin'Norman June 14, 2013

Pound Sign

The pound sign will appear as # in Latin script and indicates that what follows is should be read as a number in some series.

May also be referred to as a hash especially in computing circles or outside of North America or number sign.

Referring to a pound sign as a hashtag will probably, rightly or wrongly (but probably rightly) give cause for adults to think you are a child.

To access your bank account, please press the pound sign, followed by your PIN number.

Pound Sign by Stormin'Norman June 14, 2013