mathematical
adjective
math·e·mat·i·cal
ˌmath-ˈma-ti-kəl 
ˌma-thə-
variants
or less commonly mathematic
ˌmath-ˈma-tik
ˌma-thə-
1
: of, relating to, or according with mathematics
3
: possible but highly improbable
only a mathematical chance
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Examples of mathematical in a Sentence
They recorded the changes with mathematical precision.
The team has only a mathematical chance of making the play-offs.
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John W. Daily, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
In further mathematical analysis, the team says that the test could have helped up to 53% of men avoid biopsies.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025
For those looking for a more mathematical approach to solving gut issues, Khamesra recommends following the plating rule that views your plate as a clock.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
The thinking went something like this: The best way to build an AI model is to train it over and over and over again, using the most powerful computer chips to hone its mathematical intricacies.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Mathematical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mathematical. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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mathematical
adjective
math·e·mat·i·cal
ˌmath-ə-ˈmat-i-kəl
math-ˈmat-
1
: of, relating to, or according with mathematics
2
: very exact
mathematical precision
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