math

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noun

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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Noun
Lehrer retired from performing in the 70s, turning to teaching math. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 July 2025 For a lot of young professionals, the math isn’t mathing. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 July 2025 Fewer than 15% of Black and Latino students are proficient in math. Aditya Tiwathia, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025 Tuesdays are for math and science, and on Thursdays, students engage in electives like coding, STEM and culinary arts. Rachel Royster july 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025 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 1 Aug. 2025.

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