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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To be eligible, participants must be 18 years or older, have completed at least an 8th‑grade level of math and hold a high school diploma or GED. Marianne Love, Daily News, 4 June 2026 Yeung excelled in math at school, and software engineering felt like a natural career path after her older brother suggested it. Mike Winters mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 4 June 2026 For instance, a teacher might give a math lesson using blocks, a diagram and a video to help impress the same lesson upon diverse learners. Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 4 June 2026 Davide Costa stars as Cady’s wishy-washy romantic partner Aaron and Ryan Perry Marks is Kevin, the frenetic leader of the school math club. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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