Mathematics & Measurement

division B2

/dɪˈvɪʒn̩/ The act of separating something into parts, or the way it is split. M S

ton B2

/tʌn/ A very large amount of something. M S

perspective B2

/pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ A particular way of thinking about or judging a situation. M S

ranger B2

/ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒɚ/ An official who looks after and protects a forest or park. M S

dimension B2

/dɪˈmɛn.ʃən/ A measurement such as length, width, or height. M S

holland B2

/ˈhɑ.lənd/ A type of linen cloth, originally from Holland. M S

newton B2

/ˈn(j)uːtən/ the SI derived unit of force, equal to the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second squared; symbol N M S

triangle B2

/ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles. M S

pyramid B2

/ˈpɪrəmɪd/ a solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular sides that meet at a point M S

altitude B2

/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ The height of something above sea level or the ground. M S

equation B2

/ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/ A mathematical statement that two amounts or expressions are equal. M S

ounce B2

/aʊns/ A unit of weight equal to about 28 grams, or one sixteenth of a pound. M S

cube B2

/kjub/ A solid shape with six equal square sides, like a dice or a box. M S

statistics B2

/stəˈtɪs.tɪks/ A set of numbers that gives information about something. M S

pi B2

/paɪ/ The number (about 3.14159) you get when you divide a circle's circumference by its diameter. M S

uranium B2

/ˌjuːˈɹeɪniəm/ The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U. A radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series. M S

theta B2

/ˈθeɪtə/ the measure of an angle. M S

intersection B2

/ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ a place where two or more roads cross each other. M S

resentment B2

/ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/ Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation. M S

caste B2

/kast/ social status or position conferred by a system based on class M S

granite B2

/ˈɡɹæn.ɪt/ something having the unyielding firmness quality of granite M S

geometry B2

/d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ the branch of mathematics that studies points, lines, shapes, surfaces, and spatial relationships M S

photographic B2

/ˌfoʊɾəˈɡɹæfɪk/ relating to photography or obtained by using photography M S

thermometer B2

/θɚˈmɒmɪtɚ/ An instrument used to measure temperature. M S

millimeter B2

/ˈmɪləˌmitɚ/ A unit of length equal to one thousandth of a metre. M S

dimensional B2

/dɪˈmen.ʃə.nəl/ having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person M S

limestone B2

/ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. M S

width B2

/ˈwɪtθ/ How wide something is; the distance from one side to the other. M S

standpoint B2

/ˈstændpɔɪnt/ A point of view; a perspective. M S

membrane B2

/ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ a thin pliable sheet of material M S

watt B2

/wɑːt/ the SI derived unit of power, equal to one joule of energy transferred or converted per second; symbol W M S

quartz B2

/k(w)ɔɹts/ a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form M S

priesthood B2

/ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/ Priests as a group. M S

pH B2

/ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/ A measure of how acidic or basic a liquid is, on a scale from 0 to 14. M S

sorely B2

/ˈsɔɹli/ to a great degree M S

proton B2

/ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark. M S

pointer B2

/ˈpɔɪn.təɹ/ Anything that points or is used for pointing. M S

singularity B2

/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ the quality of being one of a kind M S

metric B2

/ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ A standard for measuring or judging something, especially performance or quality. M S

inaccessible B2

/ˌɪnəkˈsɛsɪbl̩/ Not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient. M S

subtract B2

/səbˈtɹækt/ To take a number or amount away from another. M S

shortness B2

/ˈʃɔrtnəs/ The quality of being small in length, distance, or height. M S

phosphorus B2

/ˈfɑs.fɚ.əs/ A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms. M S

teaspoon B2

/ˈtiˌspun/ A small spoon used for stirring drinks like tea or coffee. M S

theorem B2

/ˈθiərəm/ A mathematical statement that is expected to be true. M S

denominator B2

/dɪˈnɑːməˌneɪtɝ/ the number or expression below the line in a fraction, showing how many equal parts form a whole M S

openness B2

/ˈoʊpənnəs/ without obstructions to passage or view M S

radial B2

/ˈreɪdiəl/ extending, moving, or arranged along radii from a central point M S

pandemic B2

/ˈpaɳɖəmɪk/ A disease that spreads across many countries and affects a very large number of people. M S

tonne B2

/tʌn/ A unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. M S

carat B2

/ˈkɛrət/ a metric unit of mass equal to 200 milligrams, used for gemstones and pearls M S

sine B2

/saɪn/ in a right triangle, the ratio of the side opposite an angle to the hypotenuse; more generally, the corresponding trigonometric function M S

notation B2

/noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ a system of written symbols and rules used to represent quantities, sounds, moves, or other specialized information M S

quantify B2

/ˈkwɑn.tɪˌfaɪ/ To measure or express something as a number or amount. M S

subdivision B2

/ˈsʌbdɪvɪʒən/ A smaller part into which something larger has been divided. M S

hypotenuse B2

/haɪˈpɑtəˌnus/ the side of a right triangle opposite its right angle M S

coefficient B2

/ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ mathematics: a number or other constant that multiplies a variable or algebraic term M S

tare B2

/tɛɹ/ the weight of an empty container or vehicle, deducted from gross weight to find the weight of its contents M S

numerator B2

/ˈnuː.məˌreɪ.tɚ/ the number or expression written above the line in a fraction, indicating how many equal parts are being considered M S

micrometer B2

/maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ A tool for measuring very small distances, such as thickness or diameter, with great precision. M S

industrialize B2

/ɪnˈdʌstɹiəlaɪz/ To develop industries and factories in a country or area. M S

pentagonal B2

/pɛnˈtæɡənəl/ having five sides and five angles, or relating to a pentagon M S