The Czer Shorthand Lexicon

For All

Establishes a universal rule. "Universally," "Always."

There Exists

Confirms a possibility. "It is possible," "Evidence of."

Implies

A necessary, strong consequence. "Conclusively leads to."

If and Only If

Denotes logical equivalence or defining criteria.

Proves

Links evidence directly to a conclusion. "Confirms."

Element Of

Places an item in a group. "Is a part of," "Included in."

Subset Of

Places a group within a larger group. "Is a type of."

Perpendicular

Metaphor for independence. "Unrelated to," "Orthogonal to."

Plus-Minus

Expresses margin of error, uncertainty, or options.

Squares

Visual status indicators. □ for pending, ■ for completed.

Lozenge

A decision point in a workflow or algorithm. "If/then."

Command

Highlights the single most critical instruction or key point.

Prescription

Shorthand for any formal plan, protocol, or procedure.