Math
noun
The study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them.
I have to do my math homework.
Often appears as...
- do the math
- math class
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Short form for mathematics.
I did well on my math test.
Often appears as...
- math exam
- math problem
Usage tips
Informal
noun
The study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for organizing them.
I have to do my math homework.
Often appears as...
- do the math
- math class
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Short form for mathematics.
I did well on my math test.
Often appears as...
- math exam
- math problem
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Subject
Use 'math' when talking about the subject studied in schools, like history or science.
She's majoring in math at university.
Pro Tip 2/3Practical Problems
Reference 'math' when discussing solving practical or theoretical problems, not just calculations.
Designing a bridge requires complex math.
Pro Tip 3/3Math Homework
Use 'math homework' for assignments related to math topics or calculations.
I can't join you tonight; I have a lot of math homework.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Subject
Use 'math' when talking about the subject studied in schools, like history or science.
She's majoring in math at university.
Pro Tip 2/3Practical Problems
Reference 'math' when discussing solving practical or theoretical problems, not just calculations.
Designing a bridge requires complex math.
Pro Tip 3/3Math Homework
Use 'math homework' for assignments related to math topics or calculations.
I can't join you tonight; I have a lot of math homework.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Subject
Use 'math' when talking about the subject studied in schools, like history or science.
She's majoring in math at university.
Pro Tip 2/3Practical Problems
Reference 'math' when discussing solving practical or theoretical problems, not just calculations.
Designing a bridge requires complex math.
Pro Tip 3/3Math Homework
Use 'math homework' for assignments related to math topics or calculations.
I can't join you tonight; I have a lot of math homework.
Never forget "Math"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
How big is infinity? -...
and it got so bad for him that he suffered severe depression, and spent the last half of his life in and out of mental institutions. But eventually, his ideas won out. Today, they're considered fundamental and magnificent. All research mathematicians accept these ideas, every college math major learns them, and I've explained them to you in a few minutes.
Video examples
How playing an...
When people are hooked up to these machines, tasks, such as reading or doing math problems, each have corresponding areas of the brain where activity can be observed. But when researchers got the participants to listen to music, they saw fireworks. Multiple areas of their brains were lighting up at once, as they processed the sound,
Video examples
Eduardo Sáenz de...
it's true that it's a beautiful structure, a logical one, probably one of the greatest collective efforts ever achieved in human history. But it's also true that there, where scientists and technicians are looking for mathematical theories that allow them to advance, they're within the structure of math, which permeates everything.
Video examples
Why do people get so...
that helps you organize the information you need to complete a task. Worrying about being able to solve math problems, or not doing well on a test, eats up working memory, leaving less of it available to tackle the math itself. People can suddenly struggle with even basic math skills,
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
high school I sported this absolutely terrible mullet spike haircut and I had friends that would literally let me copy all of their homework math science mythology I literally had help with all of it and I remember it was my second senior year or my second because I skipped so much
Video examples
The mathematics of...
appears to be something else entirely. All over the planet, you can find solid surfaces giving way to strange, wonderful, or terrifying visions. From your sidewalk to your computer screen, these are just some of the ways that math and perspective can open up whole new worlds.
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
existing whether we find its truths or not? Are numbers, polygons and equations truly real, or merely ethereal representations of some theoretical ideal? The independent reality of math has some ancient advocates.
Video examples
NASA Trailblazer:...
big old brain on you by that time i didn't know but you didn't know it man you're either right or you're wrong that i liked about it she always loved numbers the professor said i think you'd make a good math
Video examples
Dog Does Maths PIPE...
my dog at home um um can't do it any math that dog was awesome I never laid a dog could do math like that she was amazing so on the face of it maggie is a match for a class of seven year-olds
Video examples
Can you solve the...
When night falls, you and the others escape through hallway thirteen and rejoin Zara outside. You've freed yourselves through math and logic. Now it's time to free the rest of the world.
Video examples
How big is infinity? -...
and it got so bad for him that he suffered severe depression, and spent the last half of his life in and out of mental institutions. But eventually, his ideas won out. Today, they're considered fundamental and magnificent. All research mathematicians accept these ideas, every college math major learns them, and I've explained them to you in a few minutes.
Video examples
How playing an...
When people are hooked up to these machines, tasks, such as reading or doing math problems, each have corresponding areas of the brain where activity can be observed. But when researchers got the participants to listen to music, they saw fireworks. Multiple areas of their brains were lighting up at once, as they processed the sound,
Video examples
Eduardo Sáenz de...
it's true that it's a beautiful structure, a logical one, probably one of the greatest collective efforts ever achieved in human history. But it's also true that there, where scientists and technicians are looking for mathematical theories that allow them to advance, they're within the structure of math, which permeates everything.
Video examples
Why do people get so...
that helps you organize the information you need to complete a task. Worrying about being able to solve math problems, or not doing well on a test, eats up working memory, leaving less of it available to tackle the math itself. People can suddenly struggle with even basic math skills,
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
high school I sported this absolutely terrible mullet spike haircut and I had friends that would literally let me copy all of their homework math science mythology I literally had help with all of it and I remember it was my second senior year or my second because I skipped so much
Video examples
The mathematics of...
appears to be something else entirely. All over the planet, you can find solid surfaces giving way to strange, wonderful, or terrifying visions. From your sidewalk to your computer screen, these are just some of the ways that math and perspective can open up whole new worlds.
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
existing whether we find its truths or not? Are numbers, polygons and equations truly real, or merely ethereal representations of some theoretical ideal? The independent reality of math has some ancient advocates.
Video examples
NASA Trailblazer:...
big old brain on you by that time i didn't know but you didn't know it man you're either right or you're wrong that i liked about it she always loved numbers the professor said i think you'd make a good math
Video examples
Dog Does Maths PIPE...
my dog at home um um can't do it any math that dog was awesome I never laid a dog could do math like that she was amazing so on the face of it maggie is a match for a class of seven year-olds
Video examples
Can you solve the...
When night falls, you and the others escape through hallway thirteen and rejoin Zara outside. You've freed yourselves through math and logic. Now it's time to free the rest of the world.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Vanessa Diffenbaugh
American Author
There aren't always, especially in low-income communities, the arts and the dance and the drama and the things that can really show a kid, 'Look, even if I'm three years behind in math, there's something I'm good at that can help me be successful in life.
Quote examples
Tatiana Maslany
Canadian Actress
You're working with adults and you're being paid to do a job. And you're a kid. Then you go back to high school, and everybody's partying, and they're doing math. I always felt a little bit outside of it. Outside of both experiences, really.
Quote examples
Kara Lindsay
American Actress
I loved math and science. It just made sense to me. But my hatred for world history has come to bite me in the butt in my adult years. Every show I have done professionally has required me to study the world in which my characters lived.
Quote examples
Nicky Morgan
British Politician
We must ensure that girls do not close off career paths by limiting the subjects that they study - this is why continuing to study science, technology, engineering, and maths is so important.
Quote examples
Justin Guarini
American Musician
They look at what's more important, like subjects to help with the SAT's, etc. They miss that music is vital. It offers a break from a stressful day of science and math and it's different.
Quote examples
Wynton Marsalis
American Musician
There is an idea that a mind is wasted on the arts unless it makes you good in math or science. There is some evidence that the arts might help you in math and science.
Quote examples
Sal Khan
American Educator
I'm the 'Dear Abby' of math problems. But if you understand something, shouldn't you be able to explain it? Isn't that the whole point?
Quote examples
Heidi Hammel
American Scientist
I would encourage anybody who's interested in any kind of science, engineering, math field, to go after that.
Quote examples
Simon Singh
British Author
The worlds of maths and science have a long history of naming important objects after people.
Quote examples
Terence Tao
Australian Mathematician
What interests me is the connection between maths and the real world.
Quote examples
Vanessa Diffenbaugh
American Author
There aren't always, especially in low-income communities, the arts and the dance and the drama and the things that can really show a kid, 'Look, even if I'm three years behind in math, there's something I'm good at that can help me be successful in life.
Quote examples
Tatiana Maslany
Canadian Actress
You're working with adults and you're being paid to do a job. And you're a kid. Then you go back to high school, and everybody's partying, and they're doing math. I always felt a little bit outside of it. Outside of both experiences, really.
Quote examples
Kara Lindsay
American Actress
I loved math and science. It just made sense to me. But my hatred for world history has come to bite me in the butt in my adult years. Every show I have done professionally has required me to study the world in which my characters lived.
Quote examples
Nicky Morgan
British Politician
We must ensure that girls do not close off career paths by limiting the subjects that they study - this is why continuing to study science, technology, engineering, and maths is so important.
Quote examples
Justin Guarini
American Musician
They look at what's more important, like subjects to help with the SAT's, etc. They miss that music is vital. It offers a break from a stressful day of science and math and it's different.
Quote examples
Wynton Marsalis
American Musician
There is an idea that a mind is wasted on the arts unless it makes you good in math or science. There is some evidence that the arts might help you in math and science.
Quote examples
Sal Khan
American Educator
I'm the 'Dear Abby' of math problems. But if you understand something, shouldn't you be able to explain it? Isn't that the whole point?
Quote examples
Heidi Hammel
American Scientist
I would encourage anybody who's interested in any kind of science, engineering, math field, to go after that.
Quote examples
Simon Singh
British Author
The worlds of maths and science have a long history of naming important objects after people.
Quote examples
Terence Tao
Australian Mathematician
What interests me is the connection between maths and the real world.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension