English Dictionary
Definition mathematics in British English
mathematics
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/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
Example
a professor of mathematics
Example
Applicants should have a degree in mathematics.
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