mathematically
Americanadverb
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using mathematics or mathematical principles.
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according to mathematics or from a mathematical perspective.
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in a precise and accurate way.
Example Sentences
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Election data analyst Paul Mitchell said it would be nearly mathematically impossible for Steyer to close the gap.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
I demonstrate mathematically that with an otherwise level playing field, when one group is larger, its members systematically enjoy more connections—along with the opportunities that flow through them.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
Researchers have spent more than 225 years trying to improve measurements of big G since Isaac Newton first described gravity mathematically.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
He would position his players in zones where the ball mathematically had the highest chance of landing.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Not mathematically speaking, but in a real-world way.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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