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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

maths. ² British

abbreviation

mathematics

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of maths

By shortening

Example Sentences

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When it comes to whether heat pumps make sense as a wider national strategy, the big challenge comes down to some basic maths.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 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

And it says things like Feed Toby or Do maths or Go to the shop to buy sweets.

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

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