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maths

[ maths ]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)


maths

1

/ æθ /

noun

  1. informal.
    functioning as singular short for mathematics US and Canadian equivalentmath
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

maths.

2

abbreviation for

  1. mathematics
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of maths1

By shortening
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Example Sentences

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The Department for Education in England has said students in maths, physics, and combined science exams will be allowed to use formulae and equation sheets.

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Behind the scenes work is under way on the Curriculum Reform Cycle – with subjects including maths and English already under review.

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He loves maths and physics - something his sisters find hard to understand.

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Gadi Moses has said he resorted to pacing his cell and solving mental maths problems to deal with this "psychological abuse".

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Lilly said she would like to be a judge or a maths teacher when she is older and is concentrating on her schoolwork and sport to help her recovery.

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