as in math
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
I can't do the mathematics in my head, so I'll need a pen and paper
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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Sacramento students are underperforming in English language arts and mathematics assessments compared to their peers across the state, according to new data released by the California Department of Education.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Mathematics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mathematics. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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