mathematize

American

[math-uh-muh-tahyz] / ˈmæθ ə məˌtaɪz /

especially British,, mathemetise

verb (used with object)

mathematized, mathematizing

to reduce to a mathematical formula or problem; regard in purely mathematical terms.

Other Word Forms

mathematization

noun

Example Sentences

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But these arguments tend to mathematize humans, overlooking our potential as problem-solving primates.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2022

It proved that one could mathematize language so that computer programs could combine words in ways that the Eureka never could.

From Slate • Aug. 29, 2017

And maybe the ISU could further refine and mathematize the scoring system to edit out ultra-subjective and intangible components like “poise” and “energy” and “waving pluckily to the crowd while skating backward” altogether.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2014

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