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mathematics

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics means: The study of numbers, shapes, amounts, and ways to calculate things.

noun

NUMBER STUDYA2

The study of numbers, shapes, amounts, and ways to calculate things.

  • I study mathematics at school.
  • She teaches mathematics to young children.
  • Mathematics is useful in science and engineering.

How to use it: mathematics + singular verb (Mathematics is my favorite subject.)

Similar words: math, maths

Common phrases: study mathematics, mathematics teacher, applied mathematics, pure mathematics

CALCULATION SKILLB2

Someone’s ability to work with numbers and solve problems involving them.

  • My mathematics is rather weak.
  • Daily practice has improved her mathematics.
  • His mathematics was good enough to calculate the costs.

Similar words: numeracy, calculation skills

Common phrases: someone’s mathematics, improve someone’s mathematics

Questions about mathematics

What does mathematics mean?

The study of numbers, shapes, amounts, and ways to calculate things.

What is mathematics in other languages?

Türkçe: matematik · Español: matemáticas · Français: mathématiques · Deutsch: Mathematik · Italiano: matematica · 日本語: 数学

How do you pronounce mathematics?

It is pronounced /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/.

How do you use mathematics in a sentence?

I study mathematics at school. She teaches mathematics to young children.

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