maths

Noun

mathematics (uncountable)

1. An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.
   • Next to Mathematics, the study of natural philosophy tends to have anti-aphrodisiac effects.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 163
2. A person's ability to count, calculate, and use different systems of mathematics at differing levels.
   • My mathematics is always improving.

   Synonyms:

   numeracy

Noun (1)

math (countable and uncountable, plural maths)

1. (Canada, Philippines, US, informal, uncountable) Arithmetic calculations; (see do the math).
   • If you do the math, you'll see that it’s not such a bargain.
2. (Canada, Philippines, US, countable, informal) A math course or class.
   • They needed to take two more maths in order to graduate.

Noun (2)

math (plural maths)

1. (archaic) A mowing; what is gathered from mowing.

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