WordNet
n. (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods; "the problems at the end of the chapter demonstrated the mathematical processes involved in the derivation"; "they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic" [syn: mathematical process, operation]
Usage examples of "mathematical operation".
That any mathematical operation you could do on paper, no matter how complicated, could be reduced--in theory, anyway--to messing about with actual physical counters, such as bottlecaps, in the real world.
Perform work involving the development and application of mathematical methods for the investigation and numerical and analytical solution of cryptologic problems in various subject-matter fields where the exactitude of the relationships, the rigor and economy of mathematical operation, and the logical necessity of results are the controlling consideration.
Describable as a logical sequence, even as a mathematical operation.
Allegedly there was some extra set of coordinates, or even a single mathematical operation, a transform, which, when applied to any given set of coordinates in the original list, somehow magically derived the exact position of that system's portal.
That any mathematical operation you could do on paper, no matter how complicated, could be reduced—.
None of you could look at the bike and perceive the simple mathematical operation involved in determining the number of its very small system of gear ratios.