×Fr

×Fr is a composite string consisting of the multiplication sign (×) followed by the letters Fr. It is not a standard symbol with a universally accepted meaning in mathematics, linguistics, or information science. In practice, its interpretation is determined entirely by the context in which it appears and by any definition supplied by the author of a given text.

Because Fr can be an abbreviation for multiple terms (for example, French, France, or a variable or function named Fr), the combination ×Fr can carry different local meanings. In a mathematical or computational setting, a text could define ×Fr as a binary operation formed by taking the cross product of a vector with a defined object named Fr, or as a user-defined operator whose exact behavior is specified in that work. In data annotation or cataloging contexts, Fr may stand for a metadata tag, and ×Fr could denote that an item is cross-tagged with that Fr tag. Without explicit definition, readers should not assume a fixed meaning.

Because of its lack of standardization, ×Fr is mainly encountered in niche or speculative materials and should be interpreted strictly from its defining sentence or section. If you encounter ×Fr, consult the surrounding text for the author’s definition.

See also: cross product, multiplication sign, abbreviation.