Mathematics and Measurement

the act of finding a number or amount using mathematics

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

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.

related to or used in mathematics

She employed mathematical equations to solve complex problems in physics.

represented in numbers

The numerical values of the measurements were recorded in a spreadsheet.

a number that indicates the position of something in a sequence or series

"First" is an example of an ordinal number.

to find out the exact size of something or someone

The tailor regularly measures customers to ensure a perfect fit for their clothes.

the worth of something in money

He estimated the value of his car before selling it.

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.

a finger or toe in humans, or the equivalent appendage in other vertebrates

a straight line from one side of a round object, particularly a circle, passing through the center and joining the other side

The diameter of a circle is the longest distance between any two points on its circumference, passing through the center.

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

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

having an equal distance from each other at every point

The two lines on the graph are parallel, indicating no change in their relationship.

a number expressed in the base-10 system

42 is a decimal number.

positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

The skyscraper's vertical lines gave it a sleek and modern appearance.

the distance of something from side to side

The width of the river is about 50 meters.

a standard measure used to tell the amount of something

A dozen is a unit of twelve items.

a loosely defined social gathering or occasion

He attended a small function at his friend's house.

the distance around the external boundary of something

The athlete completed a lap around the track, covering the entire circumference in record time.

the central point or line around which an object turns

The Earth spins on its axis once every twenty-four hours.

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

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

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

The architect carefully considered every dimension of the building to ensure it fit seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.

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

If you subtract 4 from 9, you get 5.

including the whole quantity

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

resembling a cube in shape

The cubic sculpture stood in the courtyard, its smooth sides reflecting sunlight.

a unit for measuring weight equal to approximately 28.34 grams

a unit used to measure liquids in the United States, equivalent to approximately 3.785 liters

a graphical display of information consisting of narrow rectangular lines whose heights depend on the value that they are representing

The bar chart compared the sales of different products last year.

a graphical display of the difference between the parts of a whole shown by dividing a circle into several segments

The pie chart showed that 40% of our budget is allocated to marketing.

a unit used in North America and Britain for measuring land area that equals 4047 square meters or 4840 square yards

A typical soccer field covers about 1.5 acres.

a prepared liquid food designed for babies

The baby drinks formula twice a day.

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

She decided to become an accountant because she enjoys working with numbers and financial data.

a trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.

The market analyst predicted a surge in stock prices based on recent economic indicators.