Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Mathematics and Statistics

Here you will learn some English words about cause and effect, such as "deduction", "vertical", "segment", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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graph [noun]

a graphical display of the relationship between two or more numbers using a line or lines

Ex: When analyzing a graph , pay attention to the axes and labels .

sign [noun]

the property of a number indicating whether it is positive or negative, excluding zero

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deduction [noun]

the action or process of taking an amount away from a total

Ex: In everyday life , deduction is often used when figuring out how many items remain after some are given away .

mathematically [adverb]

in accordance with mathematical rules

Ex: The geometric proof was presented in a mathematically rigorous manner .

mathematician [noun]

someone who is a specialist or expert in mathematics

Ex: The mathematician presented her findings at an important conference .

parallel [adjective]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

Ex: The beams of sunlight created parallel lines on the floor .

probability [noun]

(mathematics) a number representing the chances of something specific happening

Ex: She calculated the probability of her team winning based on past performances .

problem [noun]

a question that can be answered by mathematics or logical thinking

Ex: She enjoys problems that involve patterns and sequences .

scale [noun]

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

Ex: The scale of the forest fire was beyond anything the firefighters had ever encountered .

square [noun]

the second exponent of any given number produced when multiplied by itself

vertical [adjective]

positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

Ex: The vines climbed the vertical trellis , reaching toward the sun .

set [noun]

(mathematics) a group of things that belong together because of having some similarities

Ex: A set can be represented using curly braces , like { 1 , 2 , 3 } .

axis [noun]

the central point or line around which an object turns

Ex: The planet 's tilt on its axis causes the seasons .

bracket [noun]

each of the two symbols [ ] used to indicate that the enclosed numbers or words should be considered separately

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equation [noun]

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

Ex: Balancing chemical equations is crucial in chemistry to ensure conservation of atoms and mass .

to deduce [verb]

to determine by a process of logical reasoning

Ex: Sherlock Holmes could deduce intricate details about a crime scene through careful observation .

formula [noun]

(mathematics) a rule or law represented in symbols, letters, or numbers

Ex: Engineers rely on formulas to calculate stress and strain in materials under different conditions .

function [noun]

(mathematics) a quantity whose value changes according to another quantity's varying value

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ratio [noun]

the result of dividing one number, quantity, or expression by another

Ex: The recipe uses a sugar-to-flour ratio of 1:2 .

segment [noun]

(geometry) a part of a circle that is separated from the rest by a line

Ex: In geometry , a circular segment is the region bounded by a chord and the arc of the circle subtended by the chord .

asymmetric [adjective]

not having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

Ex: Her asymmetric hairstyle featured different lengths on each side , creating a bold and edgy look .

induction [noun]

the process of deriving a general principle from specific observations or instances

Ex: Induction allows reasoning from particular cases to broader generalizations .

to divide [verb]

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

Ex: Dividing a number by itself equals 1 .

percentage [noun]

a number or amount expressed as a fraction of 100

Ex: The percentage of elderly population is expected to rise in the next decade .

algebra [noun]

a branch of mathematics in which abstract letters and symbols represent numbers in order to generalize the arithmetic

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calculus [noun]

the branch of mathematics that comprises differentials and integrals

Ex: Calculus helps in solving problems involving motion and growth .

geometry [noun]

the branch of mathematics that deals with the relation between the lines, angles and surfaces or the properties of the space

Ex: He struggled with the geometry problems in his math homework .

arithmetic [noun]

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

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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

Ex: In the data set { 2 , 4 , 6 , 8 } , the mean is 5 .

variable [noun]

(mathematics) a quantity that is capable of assuming different values in a calculation

Ex: Scientists use variables to model complex systems and analyze how different factors affect outcomes .

normal distribution [noun]

a function that shows the probability of variables in a symmetrical and bell-shaped graph

correlation coefficient [noun]

(statistics) a measure used to show how strong is the relationship between two sets of data or variables

dependent variable [noun]

(statistics) a variable whose value is determined by the value of another variable in a function

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