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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Lucy is also campaigning for children with dyscalculia to be allowed to use calculators and their personal notes or work books, something she described as Ava's "maths bible," in SATs tests and GCSEs.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Lucy described this as "Britain's hidden maths inequality" and said assistive technology support should be "granted immediately".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Once a star performer, Sweden's scores plummeted in 2012, and after a brief recovery, saw another significant dip in maths and reading in 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Those in the vulnerable prisoner unit also experienced a 50% cut in English and maths lessons, it said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

And I said, “Are we going back to Swindon so I can do my maths A level?”

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

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