Mathematical Operations

noun a mathematical operation in which one number is added to another

verb to combine or unite to form a sum

• Please remember to add your signature at the bottom of the document.
• Don't forget to add some sugar to your coffee if it's too bitter.
• I always add a little extra spice to my cooking to give it a kick.
• She always knows how to add a touch of elegance to any outfit.

noun the act of completely destroying or defeating someone or something

adjective annihilative - tending to destroy or defeat completely

• The scientist proposed a theory on the annihilation of matter and antimatter.
• The superhero's power is total annihilation of his enemies.
• That movie was an absolute annihilation at the box office.
• The team faced annihilation in the final moments of the game.

noun a group of people or things that are put together or joined to form a whole

verb to join or bring together to form a whole

• In order to create a comprehensive report, we must combine data from multiple sources.
• Let's combine our efforts to finish this project on time.
• Let's combine our skills and crush this presentation!
• The chef was able to combine unique flavors to create a truly memorable dish.

noun a calculation or reckoning

verb to calculate or reckon a figure or amount

• The computer is able to compute complex mathematical equations in a matter of seconds.
• My phone can compute how much tip to leave at a restaurant.
• I don't know how to compute the answer to that question.
• She had to compute the best way to approach the situation before making a decision.

noun a series of things connected or linked together

verb to link (things) together in a chain or series

• In computer programming, to concatenate means to link together or join two or more strings.
• I need to concatenate these two lists of names before sending out the email.
• Let's concatenate these videos to make a cool compilation.
• The artist was able to concatenate different art styles in their masterpiece.

noun a convolutional neural network (in the context of computing)

noun a mark, object, or figure formed by two intersecting lines

verb to go across or pass over

• The pedestrian waited for the traffic light to change before crossing the street.
• Let's cross the road now before more cars come.
• I dare you to cross that busy intersection without looking both ways.
• The author's writing style often crosses the line between fiction and reality.

noun a reduction or lessening

verb to make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree

• The government implemented policies to decrease the unemployment rate.
• I need to decrease my spending if I want to save more money.
• I gotta cut back on eating out to decrease my expenses.
• She decided to decrease the negativity in her life by surrounding herself with positive people.

noun a mathematical operation that determines how many times one number is contained in another

verb to separate or split into parts or groups

• The political party's stance on the issue served to further divide the nation.
• Let's divide the tasks evenly so that everyone has a fair share.
• Don't worry, we'll divide up the pizza so everyone gets a slice.
• The artist used contrasting colors to visually divide the painting into different sections.

noun the action of increasing or becoming twice as much

verb present participle of double, meaning to increase or become twice as much

• The company is considering doubling its production capacity to meet increasing demand.
• I heard they're thinking about doubling the number of employees in the department.
• They're gonna be doubling down on their efforts to win the competition.
• By taking on extra responsibilities, she felt like she was doubling her workload.

noun a primary or basic level of education

adjective relating to the first or simplest level of a subject or activity

• The elementary principles of mathematics are taught in the early grades.
• I remember struggling with elementary school math problems.
• Elementary school was a breeze for me.
• Learning to ride a bike is an elementary skill that most children pick up quickly.

noun an extended part

• The company announced plans for international expansion.
• The company is looking to expand overseas.
• The company is going global with their expansion.
• Her mind was a vast landscape of endless expansion.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The deadline for submitting the report is tomorrow.
• I need to borrow your notes for the exam.
• I'm heading to the store for some snacks.
• She has a heart of gold, always there for her friends.

noun a reversal of the normal order of words, typically for rhetorical effect but also found in the regular formation of questions in English

adjective involving or relating to inversion

• The scientist studied the phenomenon of light inversion in the laboratory.
• I heard that light inversion is a cool topic in physics class.
• Inversion is like flipping things upside down, it's pretty neat.
• The inversion of power dynamics in the company led to a shift in leadership.

verb to make partial or minor changes to something in order to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose

• The engineer is currently modifying the design of the building to meet safety regulations.
• I'm modifying my outfit for the party tonight, do you think this looks better?
• I'm modifying my profile pic for the gram, gotta make sure it's on point.
• She's modifying her attitude towards life after going through a difficult experience.

noun a mathematical operation of finding the total when a number is added to itself a certain number of times

• Multiplication is a fundamental operation in mathematics that involves repeated addition.
• I find multiplication easier than division.
• I aced that multiplication test!
• The company's profits saw a multiplication effect after the new marketing strategy.

verb to nullify or make ineffective; to deny the truth or validity of something

• The evidence presented in court will negate the defendant's alibi.
• Eating a salad won't negate the fact that you ate a whole pizza last night.
• Skipping class doesn't negate the fact that you still have to take the test.
• No amount of excuses can negate the impact of your actions on others.

verb to perform surgery or a medical procedure on someone

preposition used to indicate the target of a surgical operation

• The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow morning.
• The mechanic will operate on my car this afternoon.
• I heard that the hackers are planning to operate on the company's website.
• We need to operate on the budget to cut unnecessary expenses.

noun a military or naval action, campaign, or mission

• The hospital successfully completed the delicate surgical operation.
• The doctors did a great job with the operation.
• The surgery went smoothly, no hiccups during the operation.
• The business merger was a complex operation that required careful planning.

adverb used to indicate movement or position above or higher than something else

preposition used to indicate movement or position above or higher than something else

• The debate over climate change policies continues to be a contentious issue among world leaders.
• We argued over where to go for dinner, but eventually settled on a pizza place.
• I can't believe he's still obsessing over his ex-girlfriend.
• She felt a wave of relief wash over her as she finally completed her exams.

noun political or social influence or control

verb to supply with power or authority

• The country's government is divided into three branches to ensure a system of checks and balances in the exercise of power.
• She has the power to make the final decision on this matter.
• That car has so much power under the hood, it's a beast on the road.
• Knowledge is power, so never stop learning and growing.

verb to attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate

• It is important to rationalize your expenses in order to stay within budget.
• I need to rationalize why I spent so much money on clothes last month.
• I had to come up with a way to rationalize buying that new video game.
• She tried to rationalize her decision to quit her job by focusing on the potential for personal growth.

verb to raise a number to the second power

• In mathematics, squaring a number means multiplying it by itself.
• I was squaring up the numbers to see if they matched.
• I'm squaring up with my friend later to settle the debt.
• Squaring away your responsibilities will help you feel more organized.

noun the result of a subtraction operation

verb to take away or deduct a number or amount from another

• To find the difference between two numbers, you need to subtract one from the other.
• If you subtract the cost of the drinks, we can split the bill evenly.
• I need to subtract some calories from my diet if I want to lose weight.
• Sometimes, it's necessary to subtract negative influences from your life in order to thrive.

noun a mathematical operation of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities

• Subtraction is a fundamental arithmetic operation in mathematics.
• When doing math, you sometimes have to do subtraction to find the answer.
• I hate doing subtraction in math class, it's so boring.
• Sometimes in life, it feels like we are constantly facing subtraction of happiness and joy.

noun a slang term for the female genitalia

• The conut is a type of palm tree native to tropical regions.
• I tried a conut for the first time on my vacation to Hawaii.
• Let's go grab some conuts at the beach this weekend.
• She's a tough nut to crack, like a conut shell.

noun a mathematical term referring to the smallest common multiple of two or more numbers

• The least common multiple of 6 and 8 is 24.
• To find the least common multiple, just multiply the numbers together.
• The LCM of those two numbers is basically just the smallest number they both go into evenly.
• In order to work together efficiently, we need to find the least common multiple of our schedules.

noun a made-up word with no specific definition

• The company decided to implement Breverse in order to streamline their financial processes.
• I heard they're using Breverse software to manage their expenses more efficiently.
• Let's Breverse that mess of a budget with this new tool.
• Sometimes you need to Breverse your thinking in order to find a solution to a problem.

verb To separate or remove a common factor from a mathematical expression.

adverb In a manner that involves separating or removing a common factor from a mathematical expression.

• In order to simplify the equation, we need to factor out the common terms.
• Let's factor out the extra stuff to make this easier to understand.
• Dude, just factor out the unnecessary bits and get to the point.
• Sometimes in life, we need to factor out the distractions to focus on what really matters.

noun A word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action or state expressed.

• The splitop in the company was due to conflicting visions among the board members.
• The splitop between them was so bad that they couldn't even be in the same room together.
• I heard there was a splitop in the group chat last night, things got pretty heated.
• The splitop in the family caused a rift that took years to mend.

verb to join or combine with something else to increase its size, quantity, or importance

• The new feature was added to the software update.
• I just added some extra toppings to my pizza.
• She added some bling to her outfit for the party.
• His reckless behavior only added fuel to the fire.

noun a shortened form of the word 'addition'

• The addn of new data to the research study significantly impacted the results.
• I made an addn to the shopping list for tonight's dinner.
• I need to make an addn to my outfit for the party.
• The addn of her perspective added depth to the conversation.