Synonyms of arithmetic

arithmetic

noun

ə-ˈrith-mə-ˌtik 

as in math

the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value

I haven't actually done the arithmetic yet, but I suspect we're losing money on the deal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• math
• calculation
• mathematics
• computation
• numbers
• calculus
• figures
• figuring
• reckoning
• ciphering
• multiplication
• estimation
• measurement
• subtraction
• number crunching
• addition
• assessment
• calibration
• evaluation
• appraisal
• mensuration
• division
• valuation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arithmetic

Swagel cautioned against doing arithmetic on the fly but offered some back-of-the-envelope numbers. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Multiplying two matrices together requires a tedious amount of arithmetic. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

The costs of starting over Even with roots to work from, however, the arithmetic of recovery is sobering. — Ghada Abdulfattah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026

Yet although supplying air defenses is essential, protecting Ukraine’s skies cannot be the only strategy, because of simple arithmetic. — Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026