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colon (punc·tu·a·tion)

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  1. Colon (punctuation)

    The colon, :, is a punctuation mark consisting of two equally sized dots aligned vertically. A colon often precedes an explanation, a list, or a quoted sentence. It is also used between hours and minutes in time, between certain elements in medical journal citations, between chapter and verse in Bible citations, and, in the US, for salutations in business letters and other formal letter writing.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of colon (punctuation) in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of colon (punctuation) in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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