as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
produced an answer of mathematical precision
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Recent Examples of mathematical
The actual goal, Clancy argued, doesn’t need to be a balanced budget—a political and mathematical near-impossibility.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Second, two mathematical properties of zero let software and hardware skip a lot of computation.
—Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
For example, my colleague and I recently developed a mathematical model to examine how monitoring glucose levels during sleep might help predict the risk of metabolic diseases – such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or fatty liver disease – in people with and without diabetes.
—Liao Yue, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
As a result, CDC scientists use mathematical modeling to gauge how many people probably died from conditions like flu and Covid.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Second, two mathematical properties of zero let software and hardware skip a lot of computation.
—Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
For example, my colleague and I recently developed a mathematical model to examine how monitoring glucose levels during sleep might help predict the risk of metabolic diseases – such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or fatty liver disease – in people with and without diabetes.
—Liao Yue, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
As a result, CDC scientists use mathematical modeling to gauge how many people probably died from conditions like flu and Covid.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mathematical
Adjective
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While both weight and waist circumference can indicate health, waist circumference is more accurate.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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Prices and availability are accurate as of the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Using precise measurements and instructions from intercom specialists and building owners, Apple Core’s workers monitor industrial machines that cut steel and punch holes for everything from small multifamily buildings to 200-unit high-rises.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes the humanoid robot precise and safer to use in unpredictable real-world environments.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Every personal finance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The process began with a rigorous study and a series of strategic partnerships.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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“Mathematical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mathematical. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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