General words relating to mathematics and geometry

1. General Words Relating To Mathematics
And Geometry
 abacus
an object used for counting or doing simple calculations, consisting of a frame
with small balls in a row
 algorithm
a set of rules for solving problems or doing calculations, especially rules that a
computer uses
 approximation
a nearly exact calculation, amount, number, time etc
 average
an amount that is calculated by adding several numbers together and dividing
the total by the original number of things you added together
 binomial
in mathematics, an expression that has two parts connected by the sign + or the
sign –, for example 2x + 3y or x – 12
 calculation
a series of numbers or symbols that you write when you are calculating
something
 computational
relating to the ability to calculate numbers or amounts.
 countdown
the counting of numbers backwards, for example from ten to zero, before
something important happens.
 decimal place
a position that comes after the decimal point in a decimal. 0.0164 has four
decimal places.