discretemath
nounUK /dɪˈskriːt mæθ/
US /dɪˈskriːt mæθ/
A kind of math that studies things you can count one by one, like steps or blocks.
In discretemath class, we learned how to count the different ways to arrange three books on a shelf.
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2. The study of networks and connections between points.
Discretemath helps us find the shortest path between two cities on a map.
3. The math of true-or-false statements and reasoning.
Using discretemath, we checked whether the puzzle's clues were true or false.
4. The math behind computers and coding.
Programmers use discretemath to design fast ways to sort lists of numbers.