maths UK
mæθs
See also: math (US)
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Definition of maths - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
subjectUKstudy of numbers, shapes, and patternsUK
  • Maths is my favorite subject in school.
arithmetic geometry mathematics
2.
educationUKinformal term for mathematicsUK
  • He excels in maths and science.
arithmetic calculation math
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Expressions with maths

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perform calculations to solve a problem
She had to do the maths to find the total.

Origin of maths

Greek, mathema (knowledge)

Examples of maths in a sentence

  • Maths requires logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • She needs help with her maths homework.
  • Maths is his favorite subject in school.

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  1. French:maths, ...
  2. German:Mathe, ...
  3. Italian:matematica, ...
  4. Spanish:matemáticas, ...
  5. Portuguese:matemática, ...
  6. Chinese:数学, ...
  7. Japanese:数学, 算数, ...
  8. Arabic:رِيَاضِيَّات, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָתֵמָטִיקָה, קִיצּוּר לֹא פּוֹרְמָלִי שֶׁל מִקְצוֹעַ הַמָּתֶמָטִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:математика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:математика, ...
  12. Hindi:गणित, गणितशास्त्र, ...
math US
mæθ
See also: maths (UK)

Definition of math - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educationUSclass or course in mathematicsUS
  • She is taking a math class this semester.
mathematics
2.
academic subjectUSstudy of numbers, quantities, and shapesUS
  • She excelled in math throughout her school years..
calculus mathematics
3.
schoolUSarithmetic calculations or problem-solvingUS
  • I need help with my math homework.
arithmetic calculation mathematics
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the situation or explanation is logical and makes sense
His story seems true because the math adds up.
determine the explanation based on facts
If you do the math, you'll see why he left.
mathematical calculations that are not precise
The accountant's report was full of fuzzy math.
person who teaches mathematics in schools or colleges
The math teacher explained algebra to the class.
calculations or reasoning are correct after checking
We double-checked, and the math checks out.
mathematics used to solve real-world problems
Applied math helps engineers design efficient bridges.

Origin of math

Greek, mathema (knowledge)

Examples of math in a sentence

  • The math teacher assigned homework for the weekend.
  • Math is a required subject in most schools.
  • He decided to major in math at university.
  • We practiced math before the quiz.
  • Math helps engineers solve practical problems.

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  1. French:mathématiques, maths, ...
  2. German:Mathekurs, Mathematik, ...
  3. Italian:matematica, aritmetica, ...
  4. Spanish:matemáticas, aritmética, ...
  5. Portuguese:matemática, cálculo, ...
  6. Chinese:数学课, 算术, ...
  7. Japanese:数学, ...
  8. Arabic:مادَّةُ الرِّياضِيّاتِ, رياضيات, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַתְמָטִיקָה, מָתֵמָטִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:математика, арифметика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:математика, арифметика, ...
  12. Hindi:गणित, हिसाब, ...
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