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Math Definitions - Letter O


Operation

Definition of Operation

Definition of Operation


An operation is a form of calculation that takes one or more numbers and combines them in some way to form another number.

The most common operations are addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (\(\times\)) and division (\(\div\)), but there are many more. For example, the square root operation \(\sqrt{343}\) finds the number that is squared to give \(343\).

In the mathematical expression, \(3 \times 5 = 15\), the operation is multiplication (\(\times)\).

Description

The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.



Audience

Year 1 to Year 12 students

Learning Objectives

Learn common math terms starting with letter O

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018

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