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 math isn’t mathing, though—especially now that the same team is working with Shamea, Kelli’s new BFF. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 June 2025 Here’s what the math on that decision could look like, theoretically: Long-term in 2025 option Marner signs next week for seven years around $13 million, which equates to $91 million. James Mirtle, New York Times, 22 June 2025 But the flip side of that math is that cutting methane emissions is one of the most effective ways to limit climate change. Umair Irfan, Wired News, 21 June 2025 There was too much math, and there was not enough history. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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