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Also known as at symbol, apetail, commercial at, at sign

at sign, typographic symbol used as an abbreviation, traditionally in commerce for an old measurement unit or for unitary prices, or more recently in email addresses or to indicate a location

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The "@" symbol is a typographic character that has been used for different purposes over time, traditionally in business to abbreviate measurements or prices, and more recently as a key part of email addresses and online communication. Today it matters primarily because it's essential for email functionality and is widely used on social media and digital platforms to mention or tag specific people or locations.

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