mathematics
noun
math·e·mat·ics
ˌmath-ˈma-tiks 
ˌma-thə-
plural in form but usually singular in construction
1
: the science of numbers and their operations (see operation sense 5), interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and of space (see space entry 1 sense 7) configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generalizations
Algebra, arithmetic, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry are branches of mathematics.
2
: a branch of, operation in, or use of mathematics
the mathematics of physical chemistry
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Her mother, Tian, who immigrated to Vancouver from Shanghai after graduating with a mathematics degree from Fudan University, is not particularly musical.
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Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2023
In open session, the board approved its 2021-22 annual audit report, and heard a mathematics presentation.
—Laura Groch
jan. 22, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2023
Popova is a mathematics teacher in the town of Borodyanka, in the Kyiv region of Ukraine.
—Kristina Hook, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2023
Diane Morgan graduated from Reed College with a mathematics degree.
—Diane Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2022
Emily Post was teaching etiquette in the same way that a mathematics teacher teaches math: this is how the best people do it, or aspire to do it.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 31 May 2021
Middle and high school students interested in exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs at Elgin Community College can attend a free open house from 6 to 8 p.m.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2023
Many also reported subject matter vacancies in areas such as physical and special education and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2023
Too many of our children are struggling to keep up, and too few are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
—Calvin Woodward, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2023
Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2023
In open session, the board approved its 2021-22 annual audit report, and heard a mathematics presentation.
—Laura Groch
jan. 22, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2023
Popova is a mathematics teacher in the town of Borodyanka, in the Kyiv region of Ukraine.
—Kristina Hook, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2023
Diane Morgan graduated from Reed College with a mathematics degree.
—Diane Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2022
Emily Post was teaching etiquette in the same way that a mathematics teacher teaches math: this is how the best people do it, or aspire to do it.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 31 May 2021
Middle and high school students interested in exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs at Elgin Community College can attend a free open house from 6 to 8 p.m.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2023
Many also reported subject matter vacancies in areas such as physical and special education and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2023
Too many of our children are struggling to keep up, and too few are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
—Calvin Woodward, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2023
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mathematics
noun
math·e·mat·ics
ˌmath-ə-ˈmat-iks
math-ˈmat-
: the science that is concerned with numbers and their properties, relations, and operations and with shapes in space and their structure and measurement
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