math

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noun

math

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abbreviation

Examples of math in a Sentence

Noun I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this
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Noun
Newton’s era, the late 17th century, was a time of rapid progress in science and math. Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Last July, Foster was featured on Baylor's student-athlete platform for his participation in a math skills summer camp put on by the school. Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 May 2025 Then there was the math question about dividing up a sandwich that featured a major flaw one 6-year-old girl was quick to spot. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025 Based on national exams, fourth graders in the state ranked 32nd in reading and 46th in math. Melanie La Rocca, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for math

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of math was circa 1847

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“Math.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/math. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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