I'm newbie in linear algebra and I do not understand the symbol that is selected with blue color.
What does this symbol means?
What is the purpose to use this symbol?
What context is this symbol being used?
Why do you use this symbol?

I'm newbie in linear algebra and I do not understand the symbol that is selected with blue color.
What does this symbol means?
What is the purpose to use this symbol?
What context is this symbol being used?
Why do you use this symbol?

it means