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

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

One promising solution is quantum cryptography, which relies on the laws of physics rather than mathematical complexity to keep data secure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

It is a mathematical calculation that feels cold and distant from the pain felt by families devastated by meningitis.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

To the ancients, zero’s mathematical properties were inexplicable, as shrouded in mystery as the birth of the universe.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife