mathematical

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Based on projected earnings for the year ahead, the S&P 500’s P/E is 20, which, in a mathematical coincidence, is about 20% higher than the 20-year average—a premium, but not an excessive one.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“We spent years developing the mathematical theory required to compress a neural network without losing its reasoning capabilities,” said Hassibi, chief executive of the venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s a “quest for a mathematical theory of the mind,” as the subtitle puts it—opening with Aristotle and ending with artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Using mathematical models, the team estimated how often rhinos moved between continents within the Rhinocerotidae family.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

In other words, he is not providing a demonstration in the logical or mathematical sense, but he is making some physical reality apparent.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton