mathematics
study of numbers and patterns
Mathematics is the study of numbers and shapes.
[study/learn/do] mathematics
- Mathematics is essential in fields like engineering and economics.
- She decided to study mathematics at university.
- The book explains key ideas in modern mathematics.
- I like mathematics.
- Mathematics is difficult for me.
school subject called mathematics
Mathematics is a class where you learn math.
[have/take] mathematics [at school]
- We have mathematics first period on Mondays.
- His mathematics teacher gave the class extra homework.
- She got an A in mathematics this term.
- Today we have mathematics.
- I studied mathematics for the test.
calculations in a practical situation
Mathematics can mean the numbers and calculations needed for something.
the mathematics of [something]
- The mathematics of the proposal simply doesn’t work at that price.
- Once you do the mathematics, you can see why the schedule is unrealistic.
- The team checked the mathematics before signing the contract.
- I checked the mathematics.
- The mathematics does not work.
- Base: mathematics
- Plural: mathematics
applied mathematics
1math used to solve real problems
Applied mathematics uses math to solve real-world problems.
- She works in applied mathematics, developing models for climate data.
- The course introduces techniques from applied mathematics for engineers.
mathematics department
1university unit for mathematics
A mathematics department is the part of a school that teaches math.
- The mathematics department is on the third floor.
- She contacted the mathematics department about the course requirements.
mathematics major
1student specializing in mathematics
A mathematics major studies mathematics as their main subject.
- He’s a mathematics major with an interest in cryptography.
- Many mathematics majors go on to work in data science.
mathematics problem
1question requiring mathematical work
A mathematics problem is a question you solve with math.
- This mathematics problem takes several steps to solve.
- The worksheet has twenty mathematics problems.
mathematics teacher
1teacher who teaches mathematics
A mathematics teacher teaches math.
- My mathematics teacher explained the problem step by step.
- They are hiring a new mathematics teacher for next year.
pure mathematics
1math focused on theory
Pure mathematics studies math ideas for their own sake.
- His research is in pure mathematics, especially number theory.
- Some students prefer pure mathematics to applied work.
the mathematics of [something]
1numerical side of something
It means the numbers and calculations for something.
- The mathematics of the deal depends on interest rates.
- Voters may not care about the mathematics of the budget, but it matters.