Mathematics: English Vocabulary List

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

"We learn arithmetic in elementary school."

"Basic arithmetic skills like addition and subtraction are essential for managing personal finances every day."

(mathematics) a number less than one, called a fraction, that is represented as a period followed by the number of tenths, hundredths, etc.

"0.5 is a decimal."

"The price was represented as a decimal, indicating a value less than one whole unit."

the whole amount of numbers added together

"He received a large sum of money as a gift."

"The sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees, a fundamental geometric principle."

the act of finding a number or amount using mathematics

"By my calculation"

"After a careful calculation, the engineer determined that the bridge could support the heavy traffic."

a number that is the result of multiplying a given number by an integer

"Twelve is a multiple of three."

"The number 12 is a multiple of both 3 and 4, as it can be evenly divided by them."

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

"Addition is easy math."

"The teacher explained the concept of addition using simple examples for the students."

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

"Let's practice division now."

"The division of the cake into equal slices required careful calculation to ensure fairness."

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

"Probability is 50%."

"The probability of rain tomorrow is quite high, so you should definitely bring an umbrella with you."

(mathematics) a quantity that is capable of assuming different values in a calculation

"Age was the main variable in our research study."

"A control variable is intentionally kept constant throughout an experiment so that it does not influence the results."