Math Word of the Day - Week of November 1

Math Word of the Day comes from the Math Dictionary written by Mathnasium.

Circle

Sunday, November 1

The set or group containing members regarded as having certain attributes or traits in common. 

Circuit 

Monday, November 2

A path which can be completely travelled back to the starting point without a change of direction.

Circumference 

Tuesday, November 3

The distance around a circle; the perimeter of a circle.  

Class 

Wednesday, November 4

A set or group containing members regarded as having certain attributes or traits in common.

Coefficient  

Thursday, November 5

A number or symbol multiplying another number or symbol in an algebraic term. Usually, the number or letter multiplying a variable or group of variables.

Census

Friday, November 6

The count of a population. An essential statistic.  

Column 

Saturday, November 7

One or more vertical sections lying side by side on a page and separated by a rule, blank space, or some other delimiter.