Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Mathematics and Measurement

the process of using mathematics to determine a number, amount, or result

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

related to or used in mathematics

represented in numbers

a number that indicates the position of something in a sequence or series

the quantity, amount, or degree of something

(mathematics) an amount that is shown by a sign or letter

a number expressed as one quantity divided by another, especially one written with a numerator and denominator

one of the numbers from 0 to 9

a straight line passing through the center of a circle or other round object from one side to the other, or the length of that line

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

having an equal distance from each other at every point

relating to a system of numbers based on powers of ten, where quantities are expressed using digits, including fractions and whole numbers

positioned or extending straight up and down at a right angle to a horizontal surface

the measurement of something from one side or edge to the other

a standard measure used to tell the amount of something

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

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

the central point or line around which an object turns

a mathematical measure of how likely an event is to occur, expressed as a number between zero and one

a measurement of something in a particular direction, such as its length, width, height, or depth

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

to add up numbers or quantities to find the overall amount

indicating a unit of measurement that includes volume of a cube

a unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound or about 28.35 grams

a unit of liquid volume equal to 4 quarts or about 3.785 liters

a graphical display of information consisting of narrow rectangular lines whose heights depend on the value that they are representing

a graphical display of the difference between the parts of a whole shown by dividing a circle into several segments

a unit of area equal to 4,840 square yards or about 4,047 square meters, used especially for measuring land

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

a person whose job is to prepare, keep, or examine financial records and accounts

a person whose job is to examine information or a particular subject in detail and interpret or evaluate it