math

noun

ˈmath How to pronounce math (audio)
Definition of mathnext
as in arithmetic
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this

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Recent Examples of math Dorsey-Hollins and other leaders at Parent Shield Fort Worth heard from several parents last year who were concerned about their child’s grades and test scores in math. — Samuel O’Neal 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 Pick the one lever that would change your business buyer's math the most and pull it hard for the next twelve months. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The price is wrong Now, cogitate some affordability math that estimates housing costs for these two groups of counties using Census Bureau data tracking home values between 2019 and 2024. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 July 2026 For the sake of argument, though the math certainly would not work out this cleanly, choppering to and from 41 home games at $4,000 a flight would rack up a $328,000 tab. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for math
Recent Examples of Synonyms for math
  1. arithmetic
  2. calculation
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  • Standard bereavement policies, which in many organizations amount to a handful of days, are simply not built for that arithmetic.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • That arithmetic has become increasingly difficult for Japan to fight.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of arithmetic
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  • Quantum results need proof Researchers have traditionally used a technique called random circuit sampling to test whether quantum computers can perform calculations beyond the practical reach of classical machines.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • These issues are typically handled by performing simplified calculations using fewer qubits and verifying the results on classical hardware.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
Definition of calculation

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“Math.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/math. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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