maths

1. 1
   nounCommonwealthuncountableabbreviationclipping

   Clipping of mathematics. Used in British English and other Commonwealth countries. Americans say math.

   She really enjoys maths at school.

   Most people who are forced to use maths have little idea what it is really about.

   2011, Clifford Matthews, IMechE Engineers′ DatabookHere, maths is a short form of mathematics.

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2. 2
   noun

   Plural of math. Rare: used for different kinds or systems of math.

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3. 3
   verb

   The form of math used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

   She maths faster than her older brother.

   He always maths out the tip so everyone pays the same.

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