maths
Americannoun
noun
abbreviation
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 • Mar. 9, 2026
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 • Mar. 4, 2026
They were a source of motivation when she was studying maths, "which seemed so far removed from the space adventure I dreamt of", Adenot recently told a podcast.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
"My daughter doesn't understand maths -- just because it's being taught in Estonian," she said.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
When they more or less gave birth to the systematic education of young people, it is worth noting that their first compulsory seven subjects were grammar, rhetoric, logic, maths, geometry, astronomy and music.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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