(mathematics)Representing continuation of a predictable pattern, omitted medial members of a series, indefinite continuation of an irrational number, etc. The symbol is not formally defined and approximates to the use of the ellipsis in ordinary language.
1967 July 15, “Hatlo’s They’ll Do It Every Time”, in Florence Morning News, 44th year, number 196 (in English), Florence, S.C., page 11:
HEY, RIP! I THOUGHT YOU WERE GOING TO DO SOME WORK AROUND HERE TODAY? IT'S ALMOST NOON⋯ / HUH? KEEP YOUR BIB ON, KIDDO⋯Z-Z-Z--WHAT'S THE RUSH? I DON'T FEEL SO GOOD⋯Z-Z-Z-I'LL DO IT NEXT WEEK⋯
