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New Math

Etymology
From the dramatic change in teaching practices for mathematics in the 1960s in America.

Noun
en-noun|sg=new math|-

1. pejorative The methodology used to arrive at an unreasonably incorrect answer for a mathematical calculation.

#:She quickly calculated the tip to be $45.00 on the restaurant tab of $110.50, apparently using new math.

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