as in arithmetic
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this
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Recent Examples of math
Kids can practice reading and math while playing the Pokémon card game.
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Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The report points out that keyboards and computers reduced the need for handwriting, and calculators automated basic math.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
For the student population at large, the average SAT math score is also lower than the average reading score, though only slightly.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjusted for poverty and other demographic factors, Mississippi ranks first in fourth-grade reading and math and is at or near the top in eighth-grade reading and math, according to the Urban Institute.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
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Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The report points out that keyboards and computers reduced the need for handwriting, and calculators automated basic math.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
For the student population at large, the average SAT math score is also lower than the average reading score, though only slightly.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjusted for poverty and other demographic factors, Mississippi ranks first in fourth-grade reading and math and is at or near the top in eighth-grade reading and math, according to the Urban Institute.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for math
Noun
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The arithmetic of loss never makes sense to me—who stays, who goes, and when.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Of course, every child should learn how to write essays and do basic arithmetic.—
Niral Shah,
The Conversation,
15 Dec. 2025
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However, calculations on the fallout from atmospheric detonations forced scientists to rethink this.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The calculation for state coffers is 18% of the gross wagering revenue.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Math.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/math. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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