Mathematics
noun
A subject that involves the study of numbers, shapes and patterns.
I need to study for my mathematics exam.

Often appears as...
- study mathematics
- mathematics exam
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Academic
noun
The abstract science of number, quantity, and space.
She is a professor of mathematics at a renowned university.

Often appears as...
- mathematics professor
- mathematics research
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Formal
Technical
noun
A branch of study that deals with logic of quantity, arrangement and form.
His skill in mathematics was a deciding factor for his admission to the engineering course.

Often appears as...
- mathematics skill
- mathematics course
noun
A subject that involves the study of numbers, shapes and patterns.
I need to study for my mathematics exam.

Often appears as...
- study mathematics
- mathematics exam
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The abstract science of number, quantity, and space.
She is a professor of mathematics at a renowned university.

Often appears as...
- mathematics professor
- mathematics research
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A branch of study that deals with logic of quantity, arrangement and form.
His skill in mathematics was a deciding factor for his admission to the engineering course.

Often appears as...
- mathematics skill
- mathematics course
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Beyond Calculation
Mathematics includes more than equations; it also involves logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Mathematics shapes the way we solve everyday problems, not just homework.
Academic Subject
Mathematics is a key subject in education, crucial for various academic disciplines.

Proficiency in mathematics is vital for science and engineering degrees.
Real-world Applications
Understanding mathematics is essential in many occupations, from finance to engineering.

Architects use mathematics to calculate materials and structure stability.
Beyond Calculation
Mathematics includes more than equations; it also involves logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Mathematics shapes the way we solve everyday problems, not just homework.
Academic Subject
Mathematics is a key subject in education, crucial for various academic disciplines.

Proficiency in mathematics is vital for science and engineering degrees.
Real-world Applications
Understanding mathematics is essential in many occupations, from finance to engineering.

Architects use mathematics to calculate materials and structure stability.
Beyond Calculation
Mathematics includes more than equations; it also involves logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Mathematics shapes the way we solve everyday problems, not just homework.
Academic Subject
Mathematics is a key subject in education, crucial for various academic disciplines.

Proficiency in mathematics is vital for science and engineering degrees.
Real-world Applications
Understanding mathematics is essential in many occupations, from finance to engineering.

Architects use mathematics to calculate materials and structure stability.
Video examples
How big is infinity? -...
Some of the greatest mathematicians of Cantor's day were very upset with this stuff. They tried to make these different infinities irrelevant, to make mathematics work without them somehow. Cantor was even vilified personally, 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.
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Eduardo Sáenz de...
this question makes no sense, because mathematics have a meaning all their own -- a beautiful edifice with its own logic -- and that there's no point in constantly searching for all possible applications. What's the use of poetry? What's the use of love? What's the use of life itself? What kind of question is that?
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Tycho Brahe, the...
but at age two was kidnapped to be raised by his uncle instead. His parents didn't seem to mind. Tycho was supposed to have a career in law, but after witnessing a solar eclipse at thirteen, he began spending more time with mathematics and science professors,
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How the Königsberg...
to invent a new field of mathematics. Carl wrote to Euler for help with the problem. Euler first dismissed the question as having nothing to do with math. But the more he wrestled with it, the more it seemed there might be something there after all.
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Is math discovered or...
Since ancient times, mankind has hotly debated whether mathematics was discovered or invented. Did we create mathematical concepts to help us understand the universe around us, or is math the native language of the universe itself,
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The complex geometry of...
This period of history was a golden age of Islamic culture, during which many achievements of previous civilizations were preserved and further developed, resulting in fundamental advancements in scientific study and mathematics.
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Pixar: The math behind...
from, say, left to right, just like that. So, believe it or not, you just saw a ton of mathematics. Where is it? Well, to explain that, it's important to understand that artists and designers think in terms of shape and images
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How math saved my life PIPE...
well he gave me the best advice of my life that day when he said maybe you should go back to school and try to learn traditional mathematics so you can say this in a language that we all understand and that's what I did
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Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
and cultural might of the egyptian people innovations in mathematics and written language in particular propelled their civilization to success math specifically measurement mathematics helped egyptians understand
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Making sense of...
We'll never know what really happened to Hippasus, but what we do know is that his discovery revolutionized mathematics. So whatever the myths may say, don't be afraid to explore the impossible.
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How big is infinity? -...
Some of the greatest mathematicians of Cantor's day were very upset with this stuff. They tried to make these different infinities irrelevant, to make mathematics work without them somehow. Cantor was even vilified personally, 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.
Video examples
Eduardo Sáenz de...
this question makes no sense, because mathematics have a meaning all their own -- a beautiful edifice with its own logic -- and that there's no point in constantly searching for all possible applications. What's the use of poetry? What's the use of love? What's the use of life itself? What kind of question is that?
Video examples
Tycho Brahe, the...
but at age two was kidnapped to be raised by his uncle instead. His parents didn't seem to mind. Tycho was supposed to have a career in law, but after witnessing a solar eclipse at thirteen, he began spending more time with mathematics and science professors,
Video examples
How the Königsberg...
to invent a new field of mathematics. Carl wrote to Euler for help with the problem. Euler first dismissed the question as having nothing to do with math. But the more he wrestled with it, the more it seemed there might be something there after all.
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
Since ancient times, mankind has hotly debated whether mathematics was discovered or invented. Did we create mathematical concepts to help us understand the universe around us, or is math the native language of the universe itself,
Video examples
The complex geometry of...
This period of history was a golden age of Islamic culture, during which many achievements of previous civilizations were preserved and further developed, resulting in fundamental advancements in scientific study and mathematics.
Video examples
Pixar: The math behind...
from, say, left to right, just like that. So, believe it or not, you just saw a ton of mathematics. Where is it? Well, to explain that, it's important to understand that artists and designers think in terms of shape and images
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
well he gave me the best advice of my life that day when he said maybe you should go back to school and try to learn traditional mathematics so you can say this in a language that we all understand and that's what I did
Video examples
Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
and cultural might of the egyptian people innovations in mathematics and written language in particular propelled their civilization to success math specifically measurement mathematics helped egyptians understand
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Making sense of...
We'll never know what really happened to Hippasus, but what we do know is that his discovery revolutionized mathematics. So whatever the myths may say, don't be afraid to explore the impossible.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
While physics and mathematics may tell us how the universe began, they are not much use in predicting human behavior because there are far too many equations to solve. I'm no better than anyone else at understanding what makes people tick, particularly women.

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Henri Poincare
French Mathematician
One would have to have completely forgotten the history of science so as to not remember that the desire to know nature has had the most constant and the happiest influence on the development of mathematics.

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Heidi Hammel
American Scientist
People seem to be afraid of science, and certainly, people seem to be afraid of mathematics. And I think that's such a shame, because I don't think it's as hard as people seem to think it is.

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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
I like mathematics because it is not human and has nothing particular to do with this planet or with the whole accidental universe - because, like Spinoza's God, it won't love us in return.

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Brad Pitt
Actor
I find all of my performances come down to mathematics in a sense - how do you approach the problem of this character? Sometimes I crack that problem, sometimes I don't.

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Steve Wozniak
American Businessman
In some parts of life, like mathematics and science, yeah, I was a genius. I would top all the top scores you could ever measure it by.

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Gabriel Marcel
French Philosopher
But however measurable, there is much more life in music than mathematics or logic ever dreamed of.

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G. H. Hardy
British Mathematician
Beauty is the first test: there is no permanent place in the world for ugly mathematics.

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Izaak Walton
English Writer
Angling may be said to be so like the mathematics that it can never be fully learned.

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Paul Dirac
British Physicist
God used beautiful mathematics in creating the world.

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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
While physics and mathematics may tell us how the universe began, they are not much use in predicting human behavior because there are far too many equations to solve. I'm no better than anyone else at understanding what makes people tick, particularly women.

Quote examples
Henri Poincare
French Mathematician
One would have to have completely forgotten the history of science so as to not remember that the desire to know nature has had the most constant and the happiest influence on the development of mathematics.

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Heidi Hammel
American Scientist
People seem to be afraid of science, and certainly, people seem to be afraid of mathematics. And I think that's such a shame, because I don't think it's as hard as people seem to think it is.

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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
I like mathematics because it is not human and has nothing particular to do with this planet or with the whole accidental universe - because, like Spinoza's God, it won't love us in return.

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Brad Pitt
Actor
I find all of my performances come down to mathematics in a sense - how do you approach the problem of this character? Sometimes I crack that problem, sometimes I don't.

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Steve Wozniak
American Businessman
In some parts of life, like mathematics and science, yeah, I was a genius. I would top all the top scores you could ever measure it by.

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Gabriel Marcel
French Philosopher
But however measurable, there is much more life in music than mathematics or logic ever dreamed of.

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G. H. Hardy
British Mathematician
Beauty is the first test: there is no permanent place in the world for ugly mathematics.

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Izaak Walton
English Writer
Angling may be said to be so like the mathematics that it can never be fully learned.

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Paul Dirac
British Physicist
God used beautiful mathematics in creating the world.

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