as in arithmetic
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
I did the math, and we can't afford to keep spending like this
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Recent Examples of math
High schools can earn up to 1,100 points in a variety of categories, including proficiency in reading and math, learning gains in reading and math, proficiency on science and social studies exams and graduation rates.
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Joined by researchers from his artificial intelligence company xAI, the tech mogul showed off the flagship chatbot's mental gymnastics, from solving a complex math problem to predicting the winner of the World Series.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2025
To spell out that easy math for all, that's still 9 grams (0.3 oz) lighter.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
Instead, because of their love of political theater, the vast majority of our students cannot read or do math at grade level.
—Brenda Lebsack, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Joined by researchers from his artificial intelligence company xAI, the tech mogul showed off the flagship chatbot's mental gymnastics, from solving a complex math problem to predicting the winner of the World Series.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2025
To spell out that easy math for all, that's still 9 grams (0.3 oz) lighter.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
Instead, because of their love of political theater, the vast majority of our students cannot read or do math at grade level.
—Brenda Lebsack, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for math
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By placing teachers at the center of innovation, the AFT and its partners aim to ensure that the next generation of students learns not just reading, writing, and arithmetic, but also how to use artificial intelligence wisely and with purpose.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The curriculum included arithmetic, reading, writing, history and geography, along with civics, politics, home economics and vocational training.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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As wages tend to rise over time, each new group of retirees raises the average benefit amount, since their benefit calculations typically reflect higher earnings.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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In its most recent calculation for costs, the Congressional Budget Office said the legislation will add some $3.3 trillion to deficits over the next decade.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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“Math.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/math. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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