Math Word of the Day - Week of November 15

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

Compute

Sunday, November 15

To determine a number or quantity.  

Computer 

Monday, November 16

A device that computes, especially a programmable electronic machine that performs high-speed mathematical or logical operations or that assembles, stores, correlates, or otherwise process information. 

Concept 

Tuesday, November 17

Something formed in the mind; a thought or notion.  

Cone 

Wednesday, November 18

A pyramid with a circular base.

Congruence  

Thursday, November 19

The state of having the same size and shape.

Conjecture

Friday, November 20

An inference drawn from observed patterns in many examples.  

Constant 

Saturday, November 21

A quantity that does not change in value. A number, term, quantity, or mathematical object that is assumed to be fixed within the given context.