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It's estimated that across Africa 100 elephants are killed for their tusks every day. It takes nothing more than simple math to get to what that adds up to in a year, and it's a distressing figure.
Graydon Carter

Meaning of "math" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MATH

math  [mæθ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MATH

noun
adjective
verb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Math is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MATH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

math

Mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. There is a range of views among mathematicians and philosophers as to the exact scope and definition of mathematics. Mathematicians seek out patterns and use them to formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proof. When mathematical structures are good models of real phenomena, then mathematical reasoning can provide insight or predictions about nature. Through the use of abstraction and logic, mathematics developed from counting, calculation, measurement, and the systematic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects. Practical mathematics has been a human activity for as far back as written records exist. The research required to solve mathematical problems can take years or even centuries of sustained inquiry. Rigorous arguments first appeared in Greek mathematics, most notably in Euclid's Elements.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MATH

matfelon
math.
mathematic
mathematical
mathematical error
mathematical expectation
mathematical logic
mathematical model
mathematical probability
mathematically
mathematician
mathematicise
mathematicism
mathematicize
mathematics
mathematisation
mathematise
mathematization
mathesis
maths

WORDS THAT END LIKE MATH

aftermath
bath
beneath
breath
death
heath
in at the death
in the same breath
oath
out of breath
path
put to death
Sabbath
sheath
take an oath
to death
underneath
with bated breath
wrath
wreath

Synonyms and antonyms of math in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «math» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MATH

Find out the translation of math to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of math from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «math» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

数学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

matemáticas
570 millions of speakers

English

math
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गणित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرياضيات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

математика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

matemática
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গণিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

math
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Matematik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mathe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

数学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Math
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

toán học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கணித
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गणित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

matematik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

matematica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

matematyka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

математика
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

matematica
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαθηματικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wiskunde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

math
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

math
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of math

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MATH»

The term «math» is very widely used and occupies the 4.721 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MATH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «math» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «math» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about math

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10 QUOTES WITH «MATH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word math.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Music rhythms are mathematical patterns. When you hear a song and your body starts moving with it, your body is doing math. The kids in their parents' garage practicing to be a band may not realize it, but they're also practicing math.
2
Brian Acton
Yes, I was a big math and computer geek, that's true. I was driven by the scholastic side of things. For me, it was all about what I could do with math and computers.
3
Sigrid Agren
I've always liked all the sciences, like math, physics and biology.
4
Natasha Bedingfield
I liked English and art and did a lot of painting. And for some reason I was good at math, but I wasn't an A student. I really had to work hard to get good grades.
5
James Van Der Beek
I was dyslexic, so math and formulas were not necessarily my strong suit.
6
David Blaine
It was just like a digital fixation with cards and math and science and then I started to look at images of great magicians from Houdini down the line.
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Sergey Brin
When I was growing up, I always knew I'd be in the top of my class in math, and that gave me a lot of self-confidence.
8
Beth Broderick
The average actor might only be able to book six to eight guest star jobs a year - that would be high. So when you start doing the math, you can't live on that in Los Angeles.
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Graydon Carter
It's estimated that across Africa 100 elephants are killed for their tusks every day. It takes nothing more than simple math to get to what that adds up to in a year, and it's a distressing figure.
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J. C. Chandor
I had decent but not great grades in high school because I was highly motivated in some subjects, like the arts, drama, English, and history, but in math and science I was a screw-up. Wooster saw something in me, and I really flourished there. I got into theatre, took photography and painting classes.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MATH»

Discover the use of math in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to math and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 ...
This book covers 250 milestones in mathematical history, beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions.
Clifford A. Pickover, 2009
2
Math Girls
"Combining mathematical rigor with light romance, Math Girls is a unique introduction to advanced mathematics, delivered through the eyes of three students as they learn to deal with problems seldom found in textbooks." - Front flap.
Hiroshi Yūki, 2011
3
Conquering Math Anxiety
This third edition of Arem's CONQUERING MATH ANXIETY workbook presents a comprehensive, multifaceted treatment approach to reduce math anxiety and math avoidance.
Cynthia Arem, 2009
4
Kaplan SAT Math Workbook
Includes everything students need to conquer the Math section of the exam with: In-depth coverage and targeted practice for the SAT Math section 2 realistic math tests with detailed answer explanations covering all parts of the SAT math ...
Staff of Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, 2008
5
Barron's SAT Math Workbook
Presents a study guide which covers basic arithmetic skills, algebra, word problems, and geometry. (back cover) Exercises and practice tests to hone your math skills and prepare you to excel on the SAT Detailed solutions for all problems A ...
Lawrence Leff, 2009
6
Business Math
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Mary Hansen, 2009
7
The Math Behind the Music
Looks at the mathematical aspects of music, covering such topics as compositional techniques, scales, tuning systems, and music criticism.
Leon Harkleroad, 2006
8
Kaplan GMAT Math Workbook
Features: Targeted review of the math concepts students need to know Hundreds of exercises to help readers assess their current skill level and focus study efforts, as well as... explanations and practice for all the question types in the ...
Kaplan, 2008
9
Mensa Challenge Your Brain Math and Logic Puzzles
Give your brain a workout on the type of brainteasers that challenge the best solvers at the World Puzzle Championships.
Dave Tuller, Michael Rios, 2005
10
GRE Math Workbook
Graduate Record Exam test takers who feel the need for extra help with math will value this brand-new workbook.
Blair Madore, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MATH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term math is used in the context of the following news items.
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How Outwhiz Is Motivating The Unmotivated When It Comes To …
To survive in today's digital world basic math proficiency is a prerequisite. It's foundational for learning how to code, look at financial statements ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
2
Signature graduate named Mr. Math by Gov. Pence
EVANSVILLE - Adam Lonnberg, a 2015 Signature School graduate, can now officially refer to himself as “Mr. Math.” Lonnberg, 18, who prefers ... «Evansville Courier & Press, Jul 15»
3
The U.S.'s Math Olympiad Win Breaks China's Dominance
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is a competition for high schoolers around the world. The U.S. ranks 36 of 65 countries and economies on math ... «FiveThirtyEight, Jul 15»
4
Colonial Elementary student records perfect score in Math
Last spring, for example, his perfect score in Math Olympiads competitions — as a fifth-grader at Colonial Elementary School — catapulted both ... «Montgomery Newspapers, Jul 15»
5
Crazy 8s program at Conshohocken Free Library keeps children …
CONSHOHOCKEN >> A math-oriented kids' group called the Crazy 8s Club has become “a major hit” at the Conshohocken Free Library, ... «Montgomery Newspapers, Jul 15»
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Why chirpy cicadas are a bunch of math geniuses
If you're in the Midwest, your summer might have a very crunchy soundtrack: The sounds of hordes of cicadas emerging from the Earth, chirping ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
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Raymond S. Gomez, longtime Falls math teacher
Sept. 18, 1939 – July 19, 2015. LEWISTON – Raymond Salvatore Gomez of Lewiston, a longtime mathematics teacher at Niagara Falls High ... «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
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Police Help Form Math And Science Club For West Side Kids
Officer Erin Carlquist (L) and Officer Lissette Rosado (R) working with youngsters in a math and science club designed to help children learn ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
9
Math Says This Is the Perfect Age to Get Married
A new study suggests that people should get married between the ages of 28 and 32 if they don't want to get divorced, at least in the first five ... «TIME, Jul 15»
10
Peg + Cat: Making Math Cool
When Jennifer Oxley and Billy Aronson pitched the idea for the math-focused preschool TV series Peg + Cat to PBS Kids – which was looking ... «Publishers Weekly, Jul 15»

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