maths

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A student solves a maths problem on a chalkboard.

Definition

Noun:
- The science of numbers, quantities, shapes, and the relationships between them: "Maths" (short for mathematics) is the systematic study of topics such as quantity (arithmetic, number theory), structure (algebra), space (geometry), and change (calculus, analysis).

Usage

"Maths" is a mass noun (uncountable) and is typically used with a singular verb, especially in British English. The shortened form "math" is more common in American English.
It refers to the academic discipline as a whole or a specific set of mathematical calculations or principles.

Examples

Noun:
- She is very good at maths and wants to study it at university.
- We have a maths test every Friday.
- The maths behind this engineering problem is quite complex.

Advanced Usage

"Do the maths": (idiomatic) To calculate something or to think logically about the facts of a situation to reach a conclusion.
- If you do the maths, you'll see this business plan isn't profitable.
"The new maths": Refers to modern approaches to teaching mathematics, often emphasizing conceptual understanding over rote calculation.

Variants and Related Words

Mathematics (n): The full, formal term for the subject.
- He holds a degree in pure mathematics.
Mathematical (adj): Relating to mathematics.
- She has a strong mathematical mind.
Mathematician (n): A person who is an expert in mathematics.
- Isaac Newton was a famous mathematician and physicist.

Synonyms

Arithmetic: The branch of mathematics dealing with numbers and basic operations (addition, subtraction, etc.). (This is a subset of maths.)
Calculation: The process of using mathematics to find a result.

Related Phrases

Mental maths: The skill of performing calculations in one's head without using tools.
- The teacher quizzed the students on their mental maths.
Maths anxiety: A feeling of tension or fear that interferes with performing maths.
- Many students experience maths anxiety before exams.

Related Idioms

It doesn't take a maths genius to...: It is obvious or easy to understand.
- It doesn't take a maths genius to see that the project is over budget.

A student solves a maths problem on a chalkboard.

Noun

a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

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