math

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noun

math

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abbreviation

Examples of math in a Sentence

Noun I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this
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Eventually, even after the Heat overcame a 17-point second-period deficit, the math simply did not add up, even with a seven-point fourth-quarter lead. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025 Firefighters are expected to perform miracles with fewer resources, but at some point, the math just doesn’t work. Andrew Ansbro, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025 Wakefield also placed seventh in overall math growth at 88.54%. Lena Miano, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2025 In most cases, there are flaws in areas around them that haven’t been addressed because QBs take up so much of the salary cap (Dodgers math doesn’t work here). Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for math

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 12 Mar. 2025.

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