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Mathematics Vocabulary Definitions

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A method for estimating a group of numbers by slightly adjusting some or all of the numbers to allow for easy mental computation is called ________.

a)

compatible numbers

b)

rounding off

c)

prime numbers

d)

factorization

2.

A method for adjusting an estimate to draw closer to an exact calculation is called ________.

a)

compensation

b)

approximation

c)

extrapolation

d)

estimation

3.

The set of positive numbers that begins at one and increases by increments of one each time {1, 2, 3, ..., n} is called ________.

a)

counting (natural) numbers

b)

whole numbers

c)

prime numbers

d)

even numbers

4.

The number that is being divided is called the ________.

a)

dividend

b)

divisor

c)

quotient

d)

remainder

5.

The number the dividend is being divided by is called the ________.

a)

divisor

b)

product

c)

sum

d)

quotient

6.

Reasoning to determine an approximate value is called ________.

a)

estimation

b)

calculation

c)

measurement

d)

comparison

7.

A number multiplied by another number to find a product is called a ________.

a)

factor

b)

sum

c)

quotient

d)

difference

8.

Efficient application of procedures with accuracy is called ________.

a)

fluency

b)

creativity

c)

memorization

d)

estimation

9.

The total when two or more factors are multiplied is called the ________.

a)

product

b)

sum

c)

difference

d)

quotient

10.

The size or measure of each group or the number of groups when the dividend is divided by the divisor is called the (a)   .

11.

A method for estimating a number by increasing or retaining a specific place value digit according to specific rules and changing all trailing digits to zero is called ________.

a)

rounding

b)

multiplying

c)

dividing

d)

subtracting

12.

A linear model used to illustrate number relationships is called a ________.

a)

strip diagram

b)

bar graph

c)

pie chart

d)

number line

13.

The set of counting (natural) numbers and zero {0, 1, 2, 3, ..., n} is called ________.

a)

whole numbers

b)

prime numbers

c)

odd numbers

d)

integers

14.

A whole number with more than two factors is called a ________.

a)

composite number

b)

prime number

c)

even number

d)

odd number

15.

A mathematical statement composed of algebraic and/or numeric expressions set equal to each other is called an ________.

a)

equation

b)

variable

c)

coefficient

d)

expression

16.

A mathematical phrase, with no equal sign or comparison symbol, that may contain a number(s), an unknown(s), and/or an operator(s) is called an ________.

a)

expression

b)

equation

c)

inequality

d)

function

17.

Symbols to show a group of terms and/or expressions within a mathematical expression are called ________.

a)

grouping symbols

b)

operation symbols

c)

variable symbols

d)

function symbols

18.

The rules of which calculations are performed first when simplifying an expression are called the ________.

a)

order of operations

b)

commutative property

c)

distributive law

d)

associative property

19.

A whole number greater than 1 with exactly two factors, 1 and the number itself is called a ________.

a)

prime number

b)

composite number

c)

even number

d)

odd number

20.

The amount available in an account for a person, business, or organization to spend is called ________.

a)

available balance

b)

gross income

c)

net profit

d)

credit limit

21.

To reconcile your budget to ensure the amount of income and expenditures are equivalent is to ________.

a)

balance a budget

b)

increase your expenses

c)

ignore your income

d)

spend more than you earn

22.

A monthly or yearly spending and savings plan for an individual, family, business, or organization is called a ________.

a)

budget

b)

invoice

c)

receipt

d)

contract

23.

A written document telling the financial institution to pay a specific amount of money from your account to a specific person or organization is called a ________.

a)

check

b)

invoice

c)

receipt

d)

deposit slip

24.

A card that can be used to borrow money from financial institutions, stores, or other businesses in order to buy products and services on credit is called a ________.

a)

credit card

b)

debit card

c)

gift card

d)

loyalty card

25.

A bankcard issued by a financial institution that is electronically linked to an individual's checking account for the purpose of making banking transactions, making payments for services, and/or making purchases is called a ________.

a)

debit card

b)

credit card

c)

gift card

d)

prepaid card

26.

Payments using security features on the Internet are called ________.

a)

electronic payment (e-payment)

b)

manual payment

c)

cash on delivery

d)

postal order

27.

Payment for goods and services is called an ________.

a)

expense

b)

income

c)

asset

d)

liability

28.

A formal record of the transactions made by a person, business, or other organization is called ________.

a)

financial records

b)

meeting minutes

c)

inventory list

d)

employee handbook

29.

The total amount of personal income prior to taxes and deductions is called ________.

a)

gross income

b)

net income

c)

disposable income

d)

taxable income

30.

Money earned or received is called ________.

a)

income

b)

expense

c)

debt

d)

loan

31.

Money paid by an employee or business to the federal government based on an individual's or business' income as required by law is called ________.

a)

income tax

b)

property tax

c)

sales tax

d)

excise tax

32.

The income that remains after taxes and other deductions are taken from an individual's gross income is called ________.

a)

net income

b)

gross income

c)

disposable tax

d)

total revenue

33.

Money collected by an employer from an employee's salary based on the employee's income that is paid to the federal government on behalf of the employee as required by law is called ________.

a)

payroll tax

b)

sales tax

c)

property tax

d)

excise tax

34.

The amount of money collected from the property owner based on the value of a property for the local government as required by law is called ________.

a)

property tax

b)

income tax

c)

sales tax

d)

excise duty

35.

What is the term for a small table to track deposits added to account, expenses withdrawn from account, and current available balance?

a)

register

b)

invoice

c)

ledger

d)

statement

36.

What is the term for the amount of money collected by a store (retailer), in addition to a good or service that was purchased, for the local government as required by law?

a)

sales tax

b)

income tax

c)

property tax

d)

import duty

37.

What is the term for a specific time or instance when money changes hands?

a)

transaction

b)

balance

c)

deposit

d)

statement

38.

What is the term for considering the value of two numbers to determine which number is greater or less or if the numbers are equal in value?

a)

compare numbers

b)

add numbers

c)

multiply numbers

d)

subtract numbers

39.

What is the term for a number in the base-10 place value system used to represent a quantity that may include part of a whole and is recorded with a decimal point separating the whole from the part?

a)

decimal number

b)

integer

c)

fraction

d)

whole number

40.

What is any numeral from 0 – 9 called?

a)

digit

b)

letter

c)

symbol

d)

fraction

41.

What is the representation of a number as a sum of place values called?

a)

expanded form

b)

standard form

c)

scientific notation

d)

fractional form

42.

What is the representation of a number as a sum of place values where each term is shown as a digit(s) times its place value called?

a)

expanded notation

b)

scientific notation

c)

standard form

d)

factorization

43.

What is a symbol used to name a number called?

a)

numeral

b)

digit

c)

variable

d)

operator

44.

What is the term for arranging a set of numbers based on their numerical value?

a)

order numbers

b)

multiply numbers

c)

subtract numbers

d)

divide numbers

45.

What is the value of a digit as determined by its location in a number such as ones, tens, hundreds, one thousands, ten thousands, etc. called?

a)

place value

b)

digit sum

c)

number line

d)

base value

46.

What is the set of numbers that can be expressed as a fraction where a and b are counting (natural) numbers called?

a)

positive rational numbers

b)

irrational numbers

c)

whole numbers

d)

complex numbers

47.

What is the representation of a number using digits (e.g., 985,156,789.782) called?

a)

standard form

b)

expanded form

c)

word form

d)

scientific notation

48.

What is the representation of a number using written words called?

a)

word form

b)

expanded form

c)

standard form

d)

numeral form

49.

What is the part of a fraction written below the fraction bar that tells the total number of equal parts in a whole or set called?

a)

denominator

b)

numerator

c)

quotient

d)

product

50.

A number that has a numerator and denominator and shows a whole being divided into equal parts is called a ________.

a)

Fraction

b)

Decimal

c)

Integer

d)

Percentage

51.

A number in the form of a fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator is called a ________.

a)

improper fraction

b)

mixed fraction

c)

whole number

d)

decimal

52.

The least common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions is called the ________.

a)

least common denominator (LCD)

b)

greatest common factor (GCF)

c)

lowest term

d)

reciprocal

53.

A number that is composed of a whole number and a fraction is called a ________.

a)

mixed number

b)

improper fraction

c)

decimal number

d)

prime number

54.

The part of a fraction written above the fraction bar that tells the number of fractional parts specified or being considered is called the ________.

a)

numerator

b)

denominator

c)

quotient

d)

divisor

55.

A number in the form of a fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator is called a ________.

a)

proper fraction

b)

improper fraction

c)

mixed fraction

d)

whole number

56.

A fraction where the numerator is one is called a ________.

a)

unit fraction

b)

improper fraction

c)

mixed fraction

d)

proper fraction

57.

An angle that measures less than 90° is called an ________.

a)

acute angle

b)

obtuse angle

c)

right angle

d)

reflex angle

58.

Two rays with a common endpoint (the vertex) form an ________.

a)

angle

b)

circle

c)

line segment

d)

polygon

59.

Angle marks indicating angles of the same measure are called ________.

a)

angle congruency marks

b)

angle bisectors

c)

parallel marks

d)

perpendicular marks

60.

The measurement attribute that describes the number of square units a figure or region covers (A=LxW) is called ________.

a)

area

b)

volume

c)

perimeter

d)

length

61.

Characteristics that define a geometric figure (e.g., sides, vertices, etc.) are called ________ of two-dimensional figures.

a)

attributes

b)

angles

c)

measurements

d)

patterns

62.

Any two congruent, opposite, and parallel faces shaped like rectangles; exactly 3 possible sets in a rectangular prism are called ________.

a)

bases of a rectangular prism

b)

edges of a rectangular prism

c)

vertices of a rectangular prism

d)

diagonals of a rectangular prism

63.

Applying an attribute to categorize a sorted group is called to ________.

a)

classify

b)

identify

c)

separate

d)

combine

64.

Of equal measure, having exactly the same size and same shape is called ________.

a)

congruent

b)

parallel

c)

perpendicular

d)

similar

65.

A change from one measurement unit to another measurement unit without changing the amount is called ________.

a)

conversion

b)

expansion

c)

reduction

d)

multiplication

66.

Where the sides of two faces meet on a three-dimensional figure is called an ________.

a)

edge

b)

vertex

c)

angle

d)

corner

67.

All angles in a polygon are congruent in measure is called ________.

a)

equiangular

b)

scalene

c)

isosceles

d)

concave

68.

What is the term for: all side lengths of a polygon are congruent in measure?

a)

equilateral

b)

isosceles

c)

scalene

d)

right

69.

What is the term for: a flat surface of a three-dimensional figure?

a)

face

b)

edge

c)

vertex

d)

angle

70.

What is the term for: the length of a side that is perpendicular to both bases of a rectangular prism?

a)

height of a rectangular prism

b)

width of a rectangular prism

c)

diagonal of a rectangular prism

d)

base of a rectangular prism

71.

What is the term for: a polygon with sides and/or angles that are not all congruent?

a)

irregular figure

b)

regular polygon

c)

equilateral polygon

d)

congruent polygon

72.

What is the term for: an angle that measures greater than 90° but less than 180°?

a)

obtuse angle

b)

acute angle

c)

right angle

d)

straight angle

73.

What is the term for: a linear measurement of the distance around the outer edge of a figure?

a)

perimeter

b)

area

c)

volume

d)

diameter

74.

What is the term for: a closed figure with at least 3 sides, where all sides are straight (no curves)?

a)

polygon

b)

circle

c)

ellipse

d)

arc

75.

What is the term for: a polygon with all sides and angles congruent?

a)

regular figure

b)

scalene polygon

c)

irregular polygon

d)

concave polygon

76.

What is the term for: an angle (formed by perpendicular lines) that measures exactly 90°?

a)

right angle

b)

acute angle

c)

obtuse angle

d)

straight angle

77.

What is the term for: a line segment that forms the boundary of a two-dimensional figure?

a)

side

b)

angle

c)

vertex

d)

radius

78.

What is the term for: side marks indicating side lengths of the same measure?

a)

side congruency marks

b)

angle bisector marks

c)

parallel line marks

d)

perpendicular marks

79.

What is the term for: a figure that has measurements including length, width (depth), and height?

a)

three-dimensional figure

b)

two-dimensional figure

c)

polygon

d)

line segment

80.

What is the term for: a figure with two basic units of measure, usually length and width?

a)

two-dimensional figure

b)

three-dimensional figure

c)

polygon

d)

line segment

81.

What is the term for: the point (corner) where three or more edges of a three-dimensional figure meet?

a)

vertex (vertices) in a three-dimensional figure

b)

face (faces) in a three-dimensional figure

c)

edge (edges) in a three-dimensional figure

d)

base (bases) in a three-dimensional figure

82.

What is the term for: the point (corner) where two sides of a two-dimensional figure meet?

a)

vertex (vertices) in a two-dimensional figure

b)

edge

c)

angle

d)

side

83.

What is the term for: the measurement attribute of the amount of space occupied by matter?

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

density

d)

weight

84.

What is the term for: a table which represents how the application of a rule on a value, input, results in a different value, output?

a)

input-output table

b)

frequency table

c)

truth table

d)

multiplication table

85.

What is the term for: lines that meet or cross at a point?

a)

intersecting lines

b)

parallel lines

c)

perpendicular lines

d)

skew lines

86.

What is the term for: a pattern that occurs when a constant non-zero value is multiplied by an input value to determine the output value (y = ax)?

a)

multiplicative numerical pattern

b)

additive numerical pattern

c)

exponential pattern

d)

subtractive pattern

87.

What is the starting point in locating points on a coordinate plane called?

a)

origin

b)

axis

c)

vertex

d)

intersection

88.

What do you call lines that intersect at right angles to each other to form square corners?

a)

perpendicular lines

b)

parallel lines

c)

curved lines

d)

intersecting lines

89.

What is any of the four areas created by dividing a plane with an x-axis and y-axis called?

a)

quadrants

b)

coordinates

c)

axes

d)

segments

90.

What is a graphical representation to organize data that uses solid bars that do not touch each other and a scaled axis to show the frequency (number of times) that each category occurs?

a)

bar graph

b)

line graph

c)

pie chart

d)

histogram

91.

What type of data represents the attributes of a group of people, events, or objects?

a)

categorical data

b)

numerical data

c)

time series data

d)

spatial data

92.

What is information that is collected about people, events, or objects called?

a)

data

b)

energy

c)

weather

d)

music

93.

What type of data involves only distinct values that are finite or countable?

a)

discrete paired data

b)

continuous data

c)

qualitative data

d)

interval data

94.

What is a graphical representation to organize small sets of data that uses dots (or Xs) and an axis to show the frequency (number of times) that each category occurs?

a)

dot plot

b)

bar graph

c)

pie chart

d)

histogram

95.

What is a table to organize data that lists categories and the frequency (number of times) that each category occurs called?

a)

frequency table

b)

bar graph

c)

pie chart

d)

line plot

96.

What is a visual representation of the relationships between data collected called?

a)

graph

b)

table

c)

paragraph

d)

equation

97.

What type of data represents values or observations that can be measured and placed in ascending or descending order?

a)

numerical data

b)

categorical data

c)

nominal data

d)

ordinal data

98.

What is a graphical representation used to display the relationship between the data of two variables called?

a)

scatterplot

b)

bar chart

c)

pie chart

d)

histogram

99.

What is a graphical representation used to analyze and compare groups or clusters of numerical data by separating the digits in numerical values based on place value called?

a)

stem-and-leaf plot

b)

bar graph

c)

pie chart

d)

scatter plot