Definition

Noun: - The academic department responsible for teaching and research in mathematics: A division within a university, college, or school that administers mathematics courses, degrees, and faculty research.

Usage

• This term refers specifically to the administrative and academic unit. It is typically used in formal or institutional contexts.
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Advanced Usage

• "within the mathematics department": Used to specify location or scope of an activity or position.
  • He secured a postdoctoral fellowship within the mathematics department.

Variants and Related Words

• Math department (noun): A common, informal shortening of "mathematics department."
  • I have my calculus class in the math department building.
• Department of Mathematics (noun): An alternative, often more formal, naming convention.
  • He is the chair of the Department of Mathematics.

Synonyms

• Maths department (noun): Primarily used in British English.
• Division of Mathematics (noun): A less common variant with similar meaning.

Related Phrases

• "chair of the mathematics department": The head or leader of the department.
  • Professor Jones was appointed chair of the mathematics department.
• "mathematics department faculty": The collective body of professors and instructors in the department.
  • The mathematics department faculty voted on the new curriculum.

Noun

1. the academic department responsible for teaching and research in mathematics