math

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noun

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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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These documents can include information related to math, music, foreign languages and science, according to a news release from Society for the Blind Sacramento. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026 The math dictated the car choice, and the math worked. Ryan Brennan march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026 Some study English or math, some history. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 To Friedman, championship math is about more than wins and losses. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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