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

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 \(\boxed{>}\).