as in math
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
I haven't actually done the arithmetic yet, but I suspect we're losing money on the deal
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Recent Examples of arithmetic
In a few years, AI models (paired with formal verification systems to check for accuracy) might be able to prove these lemmas automatically, in the same way that mathematicians currently outsource simple arithmetic to computer programs.
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Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Franklin’s was an age in which arithmetic was not yet a core part of American elementary education.
—James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Losing 4-1 in the first leg meant the arithmetic of a comeback on Sunday was never going to be easy.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
But in incredibly rough arithmetic, playing both receiver and cornerback in the league would double any chance of injury.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
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Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Franklin’s was an age in which arithmetic was not yet a core part of American elementary education.
—James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Losing 4-1 in the first leg meant the arithmetic of a comeback on Sunday was never going to be easy.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
But in incredibly rough arithmetic, playing both receiver and cornerback in the league would double any chance of injury.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arithmetic
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Newton’s era, the late 17th century, was a time of rapid progress in science and math.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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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
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However, the calculation was not indexed to inflation; therefore, after 5 decades, the calculation began affecting middle-income earners.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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In addition to Bailey’s involvement with the report, the University of Missouri also performed calculations of the data that was included in the report.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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“Arithmetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arithmetic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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