discrete mathematics
nounUK /dɪˈskriːt ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
US /dɪˈskriːt ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
Discrete mathematics is the study of things you can count one by one, like numbers and shapes.
In discrete mathematics class, we learned how to count the different ways to arrange books on a shelf.
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2. The branch of math that deals with separate, unconnected values rather than smooth, continuous ones.
Discrete mathematics helps computer scientists understand how data is stored in separate bits.
3. A school or college course covering topics like logic, sets, and counting.
She signed up for discrete mathematics because it is required for her computer science degree.
4. The math used to solve problems involving whole numbers and finite steps.
Discrete mathematics is useful for planning schedules and solving puzzles.