as in math
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
I haven't actually done the arithmetic yet, but I suspect we're losing money on the deal
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Recent Examples of arithmetic
Franklin’s was an age in which arithmetic was not yet a core part of American elementary education.
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James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Losing 4-1 in the first leg meant the arithmetic of a comeback on Sunday was never going to be easy.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
But in incredibly rough arithmetic, playing both receiver and cornerback in the league would double any chance of injury.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
In the arithmetic of GDP, this depresses the growth rate.
—Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
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James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Losing 4-1 in the first leg meant the arithmetic of a comeback on Sunday was never going to be easy.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
But in incredibly rough arithmetic, playing both receiver and cornerback in the league would double any chance of injury.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
In the arithmetic of GDP, this depresses the growth rate.
—Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arithmetic
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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
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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
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The calculations were done in units, which may be individual cans or packs of cans which are usually sold in quantities of five cans, according to the attorney.—
Lucas Dufalla,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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The office in Jackson, Ky., which was responsible for the area around London, had a March vacancy rate of 25%; the Louisville, Ky., weather service staff was down 29%; and the St. Louis office was down 16%, according to calculations by weather service employees obtained by the Associated Press.—
Bruce Schreiner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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“Arithmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arithmetic. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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