the science of numbers; working with numbers

mathematics

the act, result etc of calculating

computing, estimating amount

a title of European nobility (but not in GB) equal to an earl

tally; number

judgement; opinion

belief, guess

two lengths of wood, metal or rope, with crosspieces (called rungs), used to climb up and down

graduated system

the careful way in which things are placed in relation to one another; a request to supply goods; a written instruction (especially to a bank or post office) to pay money, or giving authority

arrangement, organization

a number obtained by dividing one number by another

outcome

one of the thin pieces of hard material that cover the skin of many fish etc; the chalky deposit inside kettles, water-pipes etc; a simple balance or instrument for weighing by comparing something with a known mass; any machine used for weighing

graduated system