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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Donna Martin At first, the math of Donna Martin being a Capricorn (her birthday is on Christmas) wasn’t adding up. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 17 May 2025 The math is simple—as more Americans get back to work, higher employment equals higher payroll tax receipts which Medicare and Social Security depend on. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025 Tap into their talent: Research shows that your baby learns math and science best through daily exploration. Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 15 May 2025 Rather than generic tutoring, focus on specific needs: SAT/ACT prep, coding instruction, essay writing support, or math skill development. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 15 May 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 22 May. 2025.

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