mathematical

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It’s a no-brainer from a mathematical standpoint: Take the deal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Many AI systems rely heavily on matrix multiplication, a mathematical operation used in tasks like image recognition and language processing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

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

To make the journey work without the audiences seeing each other, Broucke used a mathematical application called a Caesar cipher, created by the Roman general to send encrypted messages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Galileo’s law of fall describes in mathematical terms what happens when bodies fall under ideal conditions; but it does not explain anything.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton