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maths

noun

Definition of maths

plural of math

as in calculations

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 maths From the age of 14, pupils will be able to combine technical subjects like manufacturing and AI with core subjects like maths and English. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 29 July 2026 As a school-leaving-age young woman in 2012, simple maths dictates that she must have been conceived around the time of a conflict that was also defined by the use of mass rape as a weapon of war. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2026 Some of the studies are showing kids that maybe weren't as interested in maths now love maths. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 Moderation is not a maths problem to solve, but a behaviour to support. — Justin Kissinger, Fortune, 2 May 2026 More variables than a maths textbook. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026 Two years later, his son having attained A levels in English, maths and sciences, Ramírez’s father flew to Europe to arrange for his further education. — Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026 Lowering global barriers for advanced maths The company says its Math-V2 model achieved gold-level scores on problems from both this year’s International Mathematical Olympiad and the 2024 Chinese Mathematical Olympiad. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025 By posing real-life examples of conundrums faced by traders, Fibonacci brought maths to life. — Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025

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calculations

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Almost half of Copilot's usage (49%) supports complex cognitive tasks like calculations and decision-making, rather than just basic functions, according to Microsoft's Work Trend Index 2026,.

— Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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

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