mathematics
Mathematics is the study of numbers and shapes.
The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns, and the logical relationships between them.
Mathematics is a class where you learn math.
A school or university subject in which students learn and practice mathematical ideas and methods.
Mathematics can mean the numbers and calculations needed for something.
The calculations and numerical reasoning involved in understanding, measuring, or planning something.
- 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.
- He studies applied mathematics.
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.
- The mathematics department is big.
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.
- I am a mathematics major.
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.
- I solved the mathematics problem.
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.
- She is a mathematics teacher.
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.
- She likes pure mathematics.
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.
- I don’t understand the mathematics of this plan.