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1) the science of numbers; working with numbers (arithmetic)

2) a group of (usually 8) binary numbers used to code a unit of information (byte)

3) to find out (something) by working with numbers (calculate)

4) a group of words used regularly; a statement of a rule, fact etc, especially one in letters, signs or numbers (formula)

5) frozen raindrops falling from the sky; something coming in great numbers and force (hail)

6) (of rats, insects, robbers etc) to be present in large numbers in (a building etc) (infest)

7) a constant flowing in of large numbers or quantities (influx)

8) one of a series of numbers set out in tables which make it possible to work our problems in multiplication and division by adding and subtracting (logarithm)

9) an arrangement to give prize to buyers of tickets with winning numbers (lottery)

10) the science of size and numbers (of which arithmetic, algebra, geometry etc are parts) (mathematics)

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algebra

the branch of mathematics in which signs and letters are used to represent quantities, as in 2A + 3A = 5A

arithmetic

calculus

the branch of mathematics that deals with variable quantities

arithmetic

financial

of finance

having to do with money

geometry

the scientific study of the properties and relations of lines, angles, surfaces and solids

arithmetic

mathematics

the science of size and numbers (of which arithmetic, algebra, geometry etc are parts)

arithmetic

maths

mathematics

arithmetic

multitude

a large number (especially of people gathered together); the ordinary people

large group

raffle

a sale of things using numbered tickets which are picked to choose the winners

lottery for a prize

trigonometry

the branch of mathematics that deals with the relations between the sides and angles of triangles

arithmetic

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