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[cheater cheater]

I've seen many mathematicians, both in USA and the UK, say "maths".
Mostly in the meaning of "mathematical considerations".
i guess people actually *using* maths know best :P

cheers,
D.

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On 10/10/05, Tim Parkhurst <tim.parkhurst at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 10/10/05, Colin f <colin at colinfraser.com> wrote:
> >
> > > "Maths" is not a word. "Math" and "Mathematics" are words.
> > >
> > > According to
> http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/m/mathematics.html
> > > "'Mathematics' is a plural form but takes a singular verb."
> > > In other words, you could say "I'm studying Math," or even
> > > "I'm taking several Math courses."
> > >
> > > Just a minor point.
> >
> > American cultural imperialism at its ignorant best... :-P
> > "Maths" is perfectly valid British English.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Colin f
> >
> >
> >
>
> Pardon me. I didn't realize I was being ignorant or imperialist. You are
> correct in that I had never heard "Maths" used in speech or in writing, and
> that I was unaware of usage in England. I had forgotten that America never
> does anything right.
>
> Tim (ignorant uncultured imperialist) Servo
> --
> "Where the hell is the nearest McDonalds?" - American (any American, we're
> all the same)