The term "greater than" is a mathematical symbol represented by the symbol ">" and is used to compare two values. When one number is larger than another, we say that the first number is greater than the second. For example, in the expression 5 > 3, the number 5 is greater than 3. In everyday situations, "greater than" can help us understand comparisons, such as in measurements or quantities. For instance, if a jar contains 10 candies and another jar has 7 candies, we can say that 10 is greater than 7, indicating that the first jar has more candies.