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Definition mathematics in British English

mathematics noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
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the study or use of numbers and shapes to calculate, represent, or describe things. Mathematics includes arithmetic, geometry, and algebra

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a professor of mathematics

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Applicants should have a degree in mathematics.

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1.1

relating to mathematics

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the mathematics department

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The mathematics for solving the problem is quite complex.

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Definition mathematics in British English