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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - You DO the Math!

Here you will learn some English words about math, such as "axis", "congruent", "matrix", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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

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asymmetry
[noun]

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

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axis
[noun]

a real or imaginary line about which an object rotates

Ex: The machine 's parts turn around a axis for smooth operation .
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calculus
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the branch of mathematics that comprises differentials and integrals

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(mathematics) an interdisciplinary theory about complex systems that obey particular laws but appear to have little or no order

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congruent
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(in geometry) describing shapes of the same size and form

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

Ex: In mathematicsdecimals are a way to represent fractions or portions of a whole using a decimal point .
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a branch of mathematics that studies the strategies of dealing with competitive situations involving conflict of interests, especially in business, war, etc.

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matrix
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a rectangular array of numbers or symbols organized in rows and columns, commonly used in linear algebra for representing equations, transformations, and vector operations

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a branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles

Ex: Trigonometry plays a key role in fields such as physics , engineering , and computer science , where understanding angles and periodic functions is essential .
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radius
[noun]

the length of a straight line drawn from the center of a circle to any point on its outer boundary

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parabola
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(geometry) a symmetrical open curve that is similar to the path of an object thrown into the air passes till it falls back to earth

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gradient
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the rate at which a quantity or dimension changes over a given distance or interval

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equation
[noun]

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

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(geometry) the length of the external boundary of a curved shape, especially a circle

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mean
[noun]

(mathematics) the average value of a set of quantities calculated by adding them, and dividing them by the total number of the quantities

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diameter
[noun]

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

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coaxial
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related to a configuration where two or more components share a common axis or same center point

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a device used to measure and record precise time intervals

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to examine, repair, and make significant improvements or changes to something

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ohmmeter
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a device used for measuring electrical resistance in a circuit, stated in ohms

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microchip
[noun]

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

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lever
[noun]

a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it

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insulator
[noun]

a substance that doesn't conduct heat, sound, etc.

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crank
[noun]

a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement

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cardinal
[noun]

(mathematics) the number of elements or members in a set, representing its size or quantity

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to cube
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to multiply a value or number by itself two times

Ex: Cubing helps determine the volume of cubic shapes and solve certain mathematical problems .
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a branch of mathematics that focuses on studying rates of change and instantaneous variations through the concept of derivatives

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logarithm
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a mathematical function that represents the exponent to which a fixed number, called the base, must be raised to produce a given number

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ordinal
[noun]

a number that indicates the position of something in a sequence, such as third, second, etc.

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power
[noun]

(mathematics) the exponent in an expression, indicating how many times a base is multiplied by itself

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spectrum
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the range of different wavelengths or frequencies of light or radiation

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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE
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