math
verb · noun
Simple meaning
The study of numbers, amounts, shapes and patterns.
Pronunciation
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mathIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmæθ
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Definition
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verb
colloquialinformal
To perform mathematical calculations or mathematical analysis; to do math
noun
informaluncountablecanadausphilippines
Arithmetic calculations.
informaluncountablecanadausphilippines
The study of numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.
A mowing; what is gathered from mowing.
informalcountablecanadausphilippines
A math course or class.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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- “I always enjoyed solving complex problems in my math class.”verb
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A science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement.
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Someone who teaches mathematics.
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