maths

American

[maths] / mæθs /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

mathematics.

maths ¹ British

/ mæθs /

noun

US and Canadian equivalent: math. informal (functioning as singular) short for mathematics

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maths. ² British

abbreviation

mathematics

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Etymology

Origin of maths

By shortening

Example Sentences

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"It uses, effectively, laser beams and very clever maths," she explains.

From BBC

Alongside her duties as a maths teacher and assistant head, Amanda has become chief puppy wrangler too.

From BBC

Even in history and maths, where we’re in the same set, I’ve started doing what she’s spent weeks doing to me – pretending she doesn’t exist.

From Literature

A way to play both sides of any trade, and, if the complex maths had been done correctly, come out ahead almost no matter what.

From The Wall Street Journal

The children are encouraged to help in the library or as maths mentors, but to do so, they must fill in application forms and be interviewed. 

From BBC

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