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Could anyone tell me what the symbol "/" stands for? Does it mean "or"?

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Jasmin165 said:
Could anyone tell me what the symbol "/" stands for? Does it mean "or"?

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That's a forward slash, as opposed to '\', which is a backslash.
Yes, it means a choice, or an alternative:
Be nice to your girlfriend/boyfriend.
 
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