math

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noun

ˈmath How to pronounce math (audio)
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math

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mathematical; mathematician

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Noun I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this
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Colt, now 16, admitted bringing an AR-15-style rifle to school at age 14 and opening fire in a math classroom and hallway. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Parent engagement, education level and household income are among the strongest predictors of children’s kindergarten readiness in reading and math, according to new research including Texas children. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 Philadelphia is betting the same math applies here, even at minimum-contract prices. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 July 2026 Since the 2010s, UC has also updated its course criteria to match statewide academic standards, such as Common Core math standards and Next Generation Science Standards. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for math

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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 28 Jul. 2026.

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