math

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noun

ˈmath 

: mathematics

math

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abbreviation

mathematical; mathematician

Synonyms of math

Noun

• arithmetic
• calculation
• mathematics

Examples of math in a Sentence

Noun

I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Parent Shield quickly got to work planning a math intervention pilot program, similar to the regular Literacy is Freedom Texas, or LIFT, programs the organization frequently holds. — Samuel O’Neal 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Pick the one lever that would change your business buyer's math the most and pull it hard for the next twelve months. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Researchers found that former residents' new local elementary schools have 4 to 8% lower proficiency in both math and reading on California standardized tests. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026

But although technological change complicates the goal of recycling EVs to build new ones, this model shows that the math could work out pretty well for many materials. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing math

• new math

Rhymes for math

• hath
• lath
• path
• rath
• spath
• spathe
• strath
• wrath
• aftermath
• multipath
• psychopath
• bloodbath

Kids Definition

math

noun

ˈmath

: mathematics