math

Work with numbers to find an answer or check whether something is correct.

• Check your math.
• I did the math before buying the car.
• The math shows that we need more money.

Similar words: calculations, arithmetic

Common phrases: do the math, check the math, simple math, check your math

A school class or course where you learn about numbers and shapes.

• We have math today.
• She took math last semester.
• What did you learn in math?

Similar words: math class, mathematics class

Common phrases: in math, math class, have math, take math

To calculate numbers, or to fit together in a way that makes sense.

• These numbers don't math.
• I mathed out the cost of dinner.
• Her explanation just isn't mathing for me.

Similar words: calculate, add up

Common phrases: math something out, math it up