math

Definition

Math is the school subject and field of study about numbers, amounts, shapes, patterns, and how they relate to each other. It includes things like addition, algebra, geometry, and statistics.

Usage & Nuances

In American English, 'math' is the usual short form of 'mathematics'; in British English, people more often say 'maths'. Common combinations are 'math class', 'math homework', 'do math', and 'good at math'. It is usually uncountable.

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