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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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The celebrity, who has previously said she has a home in Pembrokeshire and in Bristol, made her name as the maths expert on Channel 4's Countdown.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

Apart from their practical classes, the students, aged 18 to 35, also learn the basics of geology, rock mechanics, maths and English.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 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

The philosophers weren’t convinced and continued as before, and the mathematicians weren’t impressed—this wasn’t maths as they understood it.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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