math

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noun

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math

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abbreviation

Examples of math in a Sentence

Noun I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this
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In a 2025 story, USA TODAY explained the math behind that rule of thumb. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 The math gets compelling quickly. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Retirement planning is often presented as a math problem. Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for math

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of math was circa 1847

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“Math.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/math. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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