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Mathematics

27 Words

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calculate
1.
calc
u
late
Verb

to find a number or amount using mathematics

She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store.

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calculation
2.
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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add
3.
add
Verb

to put things together to make them bigger in size or quantity

An extra paragraph was added to the report for additional information.

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add up
4.
add up
Verb

to be logically consistent

The financial figures in the report don't add up; there seems to be an error.

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subtract
5.
subt
ract
Verb

(mathematics) to take a number from another number and find out the difference

If you subtract 4 from 9, you get 5.

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multiply
6.
mul
tip
ly
Verb

(mathematics) to add a number to itself a certain number of times

If you have 3 apples and multiply them by 2, you'll have 6 apples in total.

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divide
7.
di
vide
Verb

to separate people or things into two or more groups, parts, etc.

The teacher divides the class into small groups for a collaborative project.

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count
8.
count
Verb

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

The teacher regularly counts the students at the beginning of the class.

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average
9.
a
ve
rage
Adjective

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

His average score in math class is 85%.

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equal
10.
eq
ual
Adjective

having the same amount, size, quantity, etc.

The twins received equal portions of cake for their birthdays.

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figure
11.
fi
gure
Noun

a diagram or illustration that is used to show or explain something, such as a chart, graph, or drawing

The report included several figures to make the data easier to understand.

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mathematics
12.
ma
the
ma
tics
Noun

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

Can you explain this math concept to me?

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thousand
13.
thou
sand
Numeral

the number 1 followed by 3 zeros

The ancient manuscript was estimated to be over a thousand years old, preserving the wisdom of generations.

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million
14.
mill
ion
Numeral

the number 1 followed by 6 zeros

The lottery winner couldn't believe their luck as they held a million-dollar check in their hands.

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billion
15.
bill
ion
Numeral

the number 1 followed by 9 zeros

The company reported revenues of over a billion dollars last year.

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minus sign
Noun

the sign (-) that is used in mathematics

In the expression -10, the minus sign indicates a negative number.

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plus sign
Noun

the sign (+) that is used in mathematics

Adding two positive numbers results in a positive sum, as indicated by the plus sign.

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negative
18.
ne
ga
tive
Adjective

having an unpleasant or harmful effect on someone or something

The report highlighted the negative impact of pollution on wildlife.

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positive
19.
po
si
tive
Adjective

displaying approval, support, or agreement

Her feedback was positive, praising the team's efforts.

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numb
20.
numb
Adjective

(of a part of the body) lacking feeling or sensation

The hiker's feet went numb from hiking in the snow for hours.

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operation
21.
o
pe
ra
tion
Noun

an organized activity involving multiple people doing various things to achieve a common goal

The operation to coordinate the charity event required meticulous planning and collaboration among various volunteers.

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sign
22.
sign
Noun

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

In mathematics, the plus sign (+) is commonly used to represent addition.

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symbol
23.
sym
bol
Noun

a mark or set of characters that shows a certain meaning, particularly in fields like chemistry, music, or science

In algebra, "x" is often used as a symbol to represent an unknown value in an equation.

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solution
24.
so
lu
tion
Noun

a mixture of different liquids

Many cleaning products are solutions that mix different liquids for better effectiveness.

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sum
25.
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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total
26.
to
tal
Adjective

including the whole quantity

The total cost of the renovations exceeded their initial budget, requiring them to make adjustments to their plans.

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percent
27.
per
cent
Adverb

in or for every one hundred, shown by the symbol (%)

She scored 95 percent on her math exam, earning top marks in the class.

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