mathematical

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"For many students, the problem was not knowing what the question was actually asking or which method was intended, despite understanding the mathematical content itself," he added.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The cuts would slash funding for mathematical and physical sciences, including chemistry and biology, as well as engineering and geosciences initiatives.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

After a few months of back-and-forth, his last envelope contained a message: “Mr. Havens, at this time you have surpassed my mathematical ability, and I wish you luck on your journey.”

From Slate • May 2, 2026

"We call it 'synthetic' because its mathematical description resembles the behavior of a magnetic field, even though physically it isn't there. As a result, light begins to 'bend,' much like electrons moving in cyclotron orbits."

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

But the comfort-loving Descartes wasn’t a fighting soldier; he found his military niche as an engineer, using his mathematical skills rather than his less-developed physical abilities.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin