math

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noun

ˈmath 

: mathematics

math

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abbreviation

mathematical; mathematician

Synonyms of math

Noun

• arithmetic
• calculation
• mathematics

Examples of math in a Sentence

Noun

I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This story about math-civics literacy was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

In its appeal, Florida said Morales Howard’s order unfairly forced the state to show its math, claiming the demands fell outside the requirements of due process. — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Eventually, leagues moved online so that computers could do the math, but the scrappy ethos remained. — New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

In its 2026 Illinois Report Card, East Aurora continued to lag behind the state average in terms of student proficiency in the subject areas measured — English Language Arts, or ELA, math and science. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing math

• new math

Rhymes for math

• hath
• lath
• path
• rath
• spath
• spathe
• strath
• wrath
• aftermath
• multipath
• psychopath
• bloodbath

Kids Definition

math

noun

ˈmath

: mathematics