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

When the vast majority of minor leaguers never reach the majors, the arithmetic clears only when the terms on the few who do are punitive enough to fund the rest. — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Consider the arithmetic that never appears in a business case. — Pankaj Prasoon, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

But Lynch, 62, said the decision was driven less by nostalgia than by arithmetic. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

There is also some fairly straightforward arithmetic behind the expansion even in a difficult art market, which has seen galleries reduce their footprints or close altogether. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026