maths

[ maths ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. mathematics.

maths.

¹

abbreviation for

1. mathematics

maths

²

/ mæθs /

noun

1. See mathematics
   informal.
   functioning as singular short for mathematics US and Canadian equivalentmath

Word History and Origins

Origin of maths¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

I’m saying maths is full of ways that you can think carefully, but it doesn’t have to be slow.

From Freakonomics

Surprising examples are a big part of what makes maths fun and keeps it weird and wonderful.

From Quanta Magazine

So, I would change the curriculum to really reflect real mathematics, and I would also change it to reflect the 21st century, because maths still looks in classrooms pretty much as it did in Victorian days.

From Freakonomics

“Well, I did maths at school,” he replied as evenly as possible.

From The Daily Beast

It's very tiresome, for soon the other school insp. for maths.

From Project Gutenberg

Opal Earnshaw was fearfully angry that you beat her in maths.

From Project Gutenberg

One morning just after breakfast Gordon discovered that he had done the wrong maths for Jenks.

From Project Gutenberg

Im a Soph myself, by rights, if old Hammond hadnt marked me low in maths.

From Project Gutenberg

Laura Kirby's A1 at maths., so I'm afraid you won't meet with too tender a reception.

From Project Gutenberg