mathematical modeling
nounUK /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl ˈmɒdəlɪŋ/
US /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
Using math to describe how something works in real life.
The scientists used mathematical modeling to predict how the disease would spread.
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2. The process of building a simplified math version of a real system to study it.
Engineers relied on mathematical modeling to test the bridge design before building it.
3. A school subject or skill where students use numbers and formulas to solve real-world problems.
Her favorite class was mathematical modeling because she loved solving puzzles with numbers.
4. The use of math to make predictions or decisions in business and science.
The company used mathematical modeling to decide how many products to make each month.