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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Noun
His convoluted math problem promised to keep the ceremony relatively short and to donate to a good cause. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025 The improvement this year comes after CPS prioritized math instruction at the high school level, the district said in a press release. Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025 Enjoy experiencing this writer trying to do this math throughout the night. Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 The math is not in their favor. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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