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A2 Level Wordlist - Mathematics

Here you will learn some English words about Mathematics, such as "add up", "subtract", and "multiply", prepared for A2 learners.

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CEFR A2 Vocabulary
to calculate

to find a number or amount using mathematics

Ex: We need to calculate the time it will take to complete the project based on our current progress .
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calculation

the act of finding a number or amount using mathematics

Ex: Accurate calculations are essential for ensuring the success of scientific experiments .
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to add
to add
[Verb]

(mathematics) to put numbers or amounts together and find the total

Ex: She quickly learned how to add, subtract , multiply , and divide .
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to add up
to add up
[Verb]

to find the total of a set of numbers or quantities

Ex: You should add up the quantities in the inventory to ensure accuracy .
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to subtract

(mathematics) to take a number from another number and find out the difference

Ex: She subtracted the cost of shipping from the total amount .
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to multiply

(mathematics) to add a number to itself a certain number of times

Ex: In the expression 3 × 7 , you multiply 3 by 7 to get the answer .
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to divide
to divide
[Verb]

(mathematics) to calculate how many times a number contains another number

Ex: Dividing a number by itself equals 1 .
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to count
to count
[Verb]

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

Ex: Right now , the cashier is actively counting the money in the cash register .
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count
count
[noun]

the act of saying the numbers out loud in an order

Ex: The doctor asked for a count of the patient 's heartbeats per minute .
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average
average
[Adjective]

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

Ex: The average number of hours worked per week was 40 .
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to equal
to equal
[Verb]

to be the same size, value, number, etc. as something

Ex: The value of the two investments equals each other .
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figure
figure
[noun]

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

Ex: The financial report includes various figures representing revenue and expenses .
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mathematics

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

Ex: We learn about shapes and measurements in our math class.
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thousand
thousand
[numeral]

the number 1 followed by 3 zeros

Ex: They embarked on a road trip , driving through picturesque landscapes for a journey of a thousand miles .
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million
million
[numeral]

the number 1 followed by 6 zeros

Ex: The author 's best-selling novel sold over a million copies worldwide , captivating readers across cultures .
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billion
billion
[numeral]

the number 1 followed by 9 zeros

Ex: The government invested a billion dollars in infrastructure development .
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minus sign

the sign (-) that is used in mathematics

Ex: The temperature dropped to -5 degrees Celsius , where the minus sign represents below zero .
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plus sign
plus sign
[noun]

the sign (+) that is used in mathematics

Ex: When calculating the total cost , a positive result is denoted by the plus sign.
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negative
negative
[Adjective]

(of a number) less than zero

Ex: In mathematics , a negative number multiplied by another negative number yields a positive product .
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positive
positive
[Adjective]

(of a number) higher than zero

Ex: If the result of the equation is positive, it indicates a gain .
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number
number
[noun]

a word, sign, or symbol that represents a specific quantity or amount

Ex: The street address and house number are essential for accurate mail delivery .
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operation
operation
[noun]

(mathematics) a process according to which a calculation is done, such as adding, dividing, etc.

Ex: Understanding the properties of mathematical operations is fundamental in algebraic manipulations.
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sign
sign
[noun]

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

Ex: The infinity sign symbolizes something that has no end .
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

a mark or set of characters that shows a certain meaning, particularly in fields like chemistry, music, or science

Ex: The ampersand " & " is a symbol commonly used to represent the word " and " in informal writing .
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solution
solution
[noun]

a correct answer to a problem in mathematics or a puzzle

Ex: The mathematician 's groundbreaking research led to the discovery of a solution to a long-standing mathematical problem .
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sum
sum
[noun]

the whole amount of numbers added together

Ex: The sum of the first ten prime numbers is 129 .
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total
total
[noun]

the whole amount of numbers that are added together

Ex: The total of the bill came to $ 75 after including tax and tip .
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percent
percent
[Adverb]

in or for every one hundred, shown by the symbol (%)

Ex: The company offers a discount of 20 percent for bulk orders.
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