Synonyms of mathematics

mathematics

plural noun

ˌmath-ˈma-tiks 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• math
• arithmetic
• calculation
• computation
• calculus
• numbers
• figures
• figuring
• reckoning
• estimation
• ciphering
• measurement
• multiplication
• number crunching
• subtraction
• addition
• assessment
• calibration
• evaluation
• appraisal
• mensuration
• division
• valuation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mathematics

Affleck now takes over Damon's role of Will Hunting, a mathematics prodigy with a difficult life — only now it's set in a Dunkin' and takes on a sitcom feel. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026

The Department of Education also deploys literacy and mathematics coaches in low-performing elementary schools to assist educators. —Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026

In academic and professional settings, this often means standardized tests or work-sample assessments, such as mathematics exams, language proficiency tests, coding challenges, or simulations that mirror real task demands. —Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 4 Jan. 2026

To make a small object behave like a much larger one, the mathematics demands part of the surrounding shell to have negative thermal conductivity. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025