mathematics

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
noun
  1. The study of numbers, shapes, quantities, and patterns using logic and reasoning.
    • In school, we study mathematics including algebra and geometry.
    • Mathematics is used in everyday life for tasks like budgeting and cooking.
    • The ancient Greeks made many important discoveries in mathematics.
  2. The mathematical processes or calculations involved in a particular situation.
    • I double-checked the mathematics on my tax return.
    • The mathematics behind the video game's physics engine is impressive.
    • The mathematics of building a skyscraper are very complex.