math

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noun

math

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abbreviation

Examples of math in a Sentence

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Some economists, lawmakers and city residents have been questioning the math behind those numbers since the project was announced in December and citing some sports facilities that came up short. Jonathan O'Connell, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024 The same goes for educators and students, although math and science experts do generally recommend using Pi Day festivities as opportunities to make learning more fun. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024 Many do the math — and frown about the many billions California already has spent trying to reduce homelessness. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 The government’s action, coming just before India announces the dates for an election expected in April and May, shows Mr. Modi delivering on a promise, and could change the electoral math in districts with Hindu refugees who stand to benefit from the law. Sameer Yasir, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024 Schroeder, who was a seventh-grade math teacher at Grafton Middle School, pleaded guilty March 4 in Ozaukee County Circuit Court to three misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct/use of a dangerous weapon, according to online court records. Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024 Brilla’s two middle schools are in New York City’s School District 7, where, last year, less than a third of sixth graders were proficient in math or in reading and writing. Emma Green, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 From dealing with nap math to snacks (SO many snacks), to figuring out how to keep my son entertained, the logistics of toting along our 2-year-old caused maybe 90% of my pre-vacation stress. Cecily McAndrews, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024 Curiously, math jokes may not be entirely frivolous. The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of math was circa 1847

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“Math.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/math. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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