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

He said he especially struggles with mental maths and his memory.

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At the party's annual conference in Swansea, education spokesman Cefin Campbell said a Plaid-led government would offer "competitive incentives" to keep staff in Wales, focusing on Welsh-medium teaching and subjects like maths and science.

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She taught them English at first, adding a bit of maths, at the children's request.

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Students in Northern Ireland set to teach in Irish language schools and maths, science or technology subjects are to have their tuition fees paid.

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Away from the pitch, he was a family man and always spoke about his children, sometimes joking about how he was struggling to help his son with his maths homework.

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