mathematician
noun
math·e·ma·ti·cian
ˌmath-mə-ˈti-shən 
ˌma-thə-
: a specialist or expert in mathematics
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Tolkowsky, a Belgian mathematician from a diamond-cutting family, was the first to detail the mathematical principles for maximizing a round brilliant diamond’s sparkle and brilliance.
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While the competition is aimed at pre-university mathematicians, the questions require critical thinking and an understanding of multiple mathematical disciplines, including algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory.
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American Mathematical Society leadership fears these cuts will hurt young mathematicians the most.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 18 July 2025
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Tolkowsky, a Belgian mathematician from a diamond-cutting family, was the first to detail the mathematical principles for maximizing a round brilliant diamond’s sparkle and brilliance.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
While the competition is aimed at pre-university mathematicians, the questions require critical thinking and an understanding of multiple mathematical disciplines, including algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
American Mathematical Society leadership fears these cuts will hurt young mathematicians the most.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 18 July 2025
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mathematician
noun
math·e·ma·ti·cian
ˌmath-(ə-)mə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist or expert in mathematics
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