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Mathematics

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algebra
1.
al
geb
ra
Noun

a branch of mathematics in which abstract letters and symbols represent numbers in order to generalize the arithmetic

In high school, students typically begin studying algebra to learn about equations and variables.

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arithmetic
2.
a
rith
me
tic
Noun

a branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.

Students in elementary school learn basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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geometry
3.
geo
met
ry
Noun

the branch of mathematics that deals with the relation between the lines, angles and surfaces or the properties of the space

She studied geometry to understand the principles of shapes and angles.

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equation
4.
equation
Noun

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

In algebra, solving equations involves finding the values of variables that satisfy the equality stated.

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fraction
5.
frac
tion
Noun

a number obtained by dividing one integer or rational number by another, typically written in the form a/b

One-half (1/2) is a simple fraction.

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decimal
6.
de
ci
mal
Noun

a number expressed in the base-10 system

42 is a decimal number.

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percentage
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per
cent
age
Noun

a number or amount expressed as a fraction of 100

The percentage of students who passed the exam increased significantly this year.

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symmetry
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sy
mmet
ry
Noun

the quality of having two halves that are exactly the same, which are separated by an axis

The butterfly's wings display perfect symmetry along its body.

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coordinate
9.
co
or
di
nate
Verb

to control and organize the different parts of an activity and the group of people involved so that a good result is achieved

The event planner coordinated all aspects of the wedding, ensuring that vendors, guests, and the wedding party were synchronized for a seamless celebration.

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sum
10.
sum
Noun

a total of money, typically owed in a financial transaction

The sum owed on the invoice amounted to $500.

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calculation
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calc
u
la
tion
Noun

the act of finding a number or amount using mathematics

He made a quick calculation to estimate the total cost of the project.

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multiple
12.
mul
ti
ple
Adjective

consisting of or involving several parts, elements, or people

The project required multiple steps to complete successfully.

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prime number
13.
prime number
Noun

a number greater than 1 with only two devisors which can be itself or 1

7 is a prime number because its only divisors are 1 and 7.

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composite number
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composite number
Noun

a positive number that is the multiple of two or more numbers except for 1 and the number itself

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addition
15.
a
ddi
tion
Noun

the calculation of the total of two or more numbers added together

Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

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subtraction
16.
sub
trac
tion
Noun

the mathematical process of finding the difference between two numbers, quantities, or expressions

In subtraction, 15 minus 7 equals 8.

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multiplication
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mul
ti
pli
ca
tion
Noun

the process or action of adding a number to itself a specific number of times

The teacher explained that multiplication can be represented using the "×" symbol.

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division
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di
vi
sion
Noun

the process of calculating how many times a number can contain another number

In division, the number being divided is called the dividend.

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probability
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pro
ba
bi
li
ty
Noun

(mathematics) a number representing the chances of something specific happening

The probability of rolling a six on a fair die is one-sixth.

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variable
20.
va
ria
ble
Adjective

subject to change or variation

The weather in this region is variable, with frequent shifts between sunshine and rain.

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