mathematical process
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Definition
Noun: 1. A specific procedure or series of actions performed to solve a mathematical problem or to manipulate numbers and symbols according to defined rules. It refers to the methodical steps taken to achieve a mathematical result, such as addition, solving an equation, or proving a theorem. 2. (Often used synonymously with "mathematical operation") The act or process of carrying out a fundamental calculation like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The mathematical process of long division must be followed precisely to get the correct answer.
- Understanding the underlying mathematical process is more important than just memorizing the formula.
- The textbook breaks down the complex mathematical process into simple, manageable steps.
Advanced Usage
- "To apply a mathematical process": To use a specific procedure to solve a problem.
- You must apply the correct mathematical process to analyze this statistical data.
- "The mathematical process involved in...": Referring to the specific procedures that form part of a larger calculation or derivation.
- The report explains the mathematical process involved in predicting market trends.
Variants and Related Words
- Mathematical operation (n): Often used interchangeably with "mathematical process," especially for basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, etc.).
- The four basic mathematical operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Algorithm (n): A precise, step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem or accomplishing a task, which is a formalized type of mathematical process.
- The computer program uses a complex algorithm to compress the video file.
- Computation (n): The action of mathematical calculation.
- The computation of the rocket's trajectory took several hours.
Synonyms
- Calculation: The act or process of performing mathematical operations.
- Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order.
- Method: A particular form of procedure for accomplishing something.
Related Phrases
- Step-by-step process: Emphasizes the sequential nature of the mathematical procedure.
- Follow the step-by-step process outlined in the example.
- Problem-solving process: A broader term that includes the mathematical process as a key component.
- Identifying the correct mathematical process is a crucial part of the problem-solving process.
Noun
- (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods
- the problems at the end of the chapter demonstrated the mathematical processes involved in the derivation
- they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic