algebra
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Definition of algebra
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: a generalization of arithmetic in which letters representing numbers are combined according to the rules of arithmetic
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: any of various systems or branches of mathematics or logic concerned with the properties and relationships of abstract entities (such as complex numbers, matrices, sets, vectors, groups, rings, or fields) manipulated in symbolic form under operations often analogous to those of arithmetic — compare boolean algebra
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Other Words from algebra
algebraist
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In a peer tutoring program at Scripps Ranch High School in 2016, Omar Morena (from left) and Gerardo Diaz talked about algebra with fellow students Lauren Trott, Enrique Calzado (top) and Ralph Agustin. — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego Unified creates a path for more students to take advanced math classes," 23 Aug. 2019 Who wants to get a surprise test on algebra terms or math equations? — Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, "Seventeen's New Quiz Issue Is About To Become Your Next Obsession," 13 Aug. 2019 In the mid-1980s, some Texas school districts were so underfunded, their high schools offered four years of basic arithmetic — and no algebra or geometry, Cole said. — Robert T. Garrett, Dallas News, "Ross Perot’s impact on Texas education went far beyond no-pass, no-play to complete school overhaul," 9 July 2019 Orange showed strong increases in sixth-grade math and high school biology and, bucking the state trend, also did better on the algebra test. — Leslie Postal, orlandosentinel.com, "FSA scores: Students make gains on language arts tests but algebra scores fall," 28 June 2019 The students will earn four credits a semester through real-world projects, meaning students could earn an algebra or physics credit, for instance, by building by the physical space of the school. — nola.com, "In an old laser tag arena, a new high school hopes to set 'a future example’ for learning," 4 June 2019 Her first one came on an algebra test at Moorpark College near Simi Valley. — Teresa Watanabe, San Diego Union-Tribune, "A sixth-grader was sick of coloring. So she skipped six grades to attend Cal State L.A.," 26 Apr. 2019 The association lauded the Arlington schools chief for curbing the dropout rate and increasing the number of students in the county who completed algebra and geometry by eighth grade. — Washington Post, "Northern Virginia schools superintendent announces retirement," 15 June 2019 Emmy Noether and her never-ending impact on algebra and physics due to her theorem on the relationship between symmetries and conservation law. — Discover Magazine, "Women in Science," 4 Jan. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'algebra.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for algebra
algebra
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English Language Learners Definition of algebra
: a branch of mathematics that uses numbers and letters that represent numbers
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algebra
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al·ge·bra
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Kids Definition of algebra
: a branch of mathematics in which symbols (as letters and numbers) are combined according to the rules of arithmetic
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