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
The Campaign for College Opportunity, a statewide research and advocacy group, awarded De Anza top rankings among California community colleges for student success in completing transfer-level math and English in academic year 2023-24. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025 The bowl math has turned daunting as well, with two victories needed and only one easy win (Nevada) left on the schedule. Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025 If approved, the levy would sustain current class sizes, maintain literacy and math instruction, strengthen elementary enrichment opportunities and expand middle and high school career pathway options, according to the district. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025 Florida’s chief financial officer brought his tax-cut campaign to Miami on Thursday, using some basic math to insist the city spends too much on salaries and services. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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