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Shorthand for "implying."
Originated from greentext.
Example 1:

A) Everyone on Youtube is saying that it sucks.
B) >basing anything on Youtube comments.

Example 2:
A) Hey did you buy that game yet?
B) >Buying games.*

*See /v/
> by xdb November 7, 2012
In the latest slang, you can use this for not only numbers but for words, too.
If you think Cats are better than dogs, you put this:

Cats>Dogs

Then it should mean "Cats are greater than Dogs."
But don't use '<'. It's a waste of time, just say it's greater. Not less...er.
Beer > you
'Beer owns you'
'Beer is better than you'
> by Overload October 19, 2005
1. A symbol used to show that x is greater than (or more than) y.

2. Symbol used to represent "own" or "pwn.
13 > 3

I > you
> by Ms T February 21, 2003
1. Denoting that something, which comes directly before the symbol, is "greater" than whatever directly follows the symbol, either literally or in an opinionated sense.

2. Scorning, making fun of, or laughing at a particular group, object or idea (can be used multiple times to create a greater effect).
1. 6 > 5.

2. No way, man. Steak > Chicken.

3. >Colts.

4.

1.) >Start of season being canceled
2.) What...?
1.) >David Stern
1.) >Derek Fisher
2.) Dude...
1.) >NBA
> by /\NONYMOUS November 5, 2011
The greater than/less than sign is used to compare two things, usually for expressing an opinion.
Pie > Cake

Vikings > Jedi > Ninjas > Pirates
> by Tabs & Nox January 6, 2007
what you accidentally hit when quickly typing a question
> by Big Pop October 17, 2011