2. Complete the inequality by choosing the inequality sign which makes the expression true:
\[
2^{4}
\]
$\checkmark 3^{2}$

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Final Answer: The correct inequality sign that makes the expression true is $\boxed{>}$.

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Step 1 ：The problem is asking to compare the values of $2^{4}$ and $3^{2}$.

Step 2 ：$2^{4}$ means 2 multiplied by itself 4 times and $3^{2}$ means 3 multiplied by itself 2 times.

Step 3 ：We need to calculate these values and then compare them to determine the correct inequality sign.

Step 4 ：Calculating the values, we get $2^{4} = 16$ and $3^{2} = 9$.

Step 5 ：Comparing the two values, we find that 16 is greater than 9.

Step 6 ：So, the correct inequality sign that makes the expression true is $>$.

Step 7 ：Final Answer: The correct inequality sign that makes the expression true is $\boxed{>}$.