maths

[maths]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. mathematics.

maths

¹

/ mæθs /

noun

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

maths.

²

abbreviation

1. mathematics

Word History and Origins

Origin of maths¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

The more this is forecast to help medium-term growth, the smaller the gap in the Budget maths.

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"Chess helps me with so many other things, at school it helps with maths, art and music."

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The school says the initiative is used for three top-set maths classes in years 9 to 11 and was "a targeted response to the national shortage of specialist maths teachers".

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Both test papers have questions on maths and English, or Irish if a child chooses to sit the test in Irish.

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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the government wanted to "revitalise" the curriculum but keep a "firm foundation" in basics like English, maths and reading.

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