maths

Definition

Clipping of mathematics.

Etymology

Contraction of mathematics.

Example Sentences

• "The conventional “commonsense” view now is that girls are conditioned both by family and teachers to believe that maths is a subject at which males excel, and that they believe they cannot be expected to comprehend its subtleties — so they don′t."
• "At age 10, Ian was based with the Grade 6 students but was allowed to take maths with Grade 10 – a four-year grade advancement."
• "Most people who are forced to use maths have little idea what it is really about."