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| A1 |
abbreviation of "answer." |
| ask |
to put a question to. [1/5 definitions] |
| associative property |
in addition and multiplication, the characteristic that allows you to add or multiply a group of numbers in any order and get the same answer. For example, in multiplication, (5 x 2) x 7 is equal to (7 x 2) x 5. |
| back-talk |
(informal) to answer in an insolent manner. |
| believe in |
to strongly feel the value or importance of, esp. as the answer to a serious problem. [1/3 definitions] |
| calculate |
to add, subtract, multiply, or divide in order to find an answer to a number question. |
| calculation |
the process of getting an answer to a number question by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. The answer that is reached at the end of this process can also be called a calculation. |
| catechize |
to teach (someone) by a question and answer method, esp. religious principles. [1/2 definitions] |
| compute |
to find an answer to a number problem by using basic mathematics. |
| conclusive |
serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle. |
| conundrum |
a riddle whose answer contains or is a pun. [1/2 definitions] |
| deduction |
the process of finding an answer by using what is already known to be true. [1/3 definitions] |
| distributive property |
in mathematics, a characteristic of numbers that allows you to multiply a group of numbers and get the same answer you would get if you multiplied each member of the group and then combined the answers. For example, 4 x (8 + 1 + 5) is equal to (4 x 8) + (4 x 1) + (4 x 5). |
| draw a blank |
to be unable to produce an idea, solution, or answer. [1/2 definitions] |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| fence |
to avoid giving a straightforward answer; hedge. [1/5 definitions] |
| figure |
to find an answer to by using numbers. [1/3 definitions] |
| figure out |
to find an answer to a problem or puzzling question by using the power of the mind. |
| follow up |
to pursue or act further concerning (something), esp. so as to bring it to a conclusion or to find an answer. [1/3 definitions] |
| give away |
to tell or reveal (an answer, secret, or other piece of information); disclose. [1/4 definitions] |
| guess |
to give an answer or opinion without enough information to be certain. |
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