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arithmetics

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plural of arithmetic

as in calculations

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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Almost half of Copilot's usage (49%) supports complex cognitive tasks like calculations and decision-making, rather than just basic functions, according to Microsoft's Work Trend Index 2026,.

— Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Quantum results need proof Researchers have traditionally used a technique called random circuit sampling to test whether quantum computers can perform calculations beyond the practical reach of classical machines.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

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From the age of 14, pupils will be able to combine technical subjects like manufacturing and AI with core subjects like maths and English.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
As a school-leaving-age young woman in 2012, simple maths dictates that she must have been conceived around the time of a conflict that was also defined by the use of mass rape as a weapon of war.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 May 2026

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