vocabulary 1 e 2

26 cards·by Adriana

to round (v)

to remove less important digits from a number to make it easier to work with

estimation (n)

used to come closer to an answer for a math problem; these words are used to describe the answers: “about,” “around,” “approximately”

equals (adj)

the same in value; symbol that looks like =

number place (n)

The location of a digit relative to zero

unit (n)

a unit of measure is one part of what’s being measured

to brag (v)

to talk in a proud way

accurate (adj)

true

nit-picky (adj)

exacting, precise, very particular

leeway (n)

freedom to act within certain limits

in the ballpark

close to what is expected, a rough guess

pattern (n)

an arrangement of numbers that go together

smack-dab (adj)

exactly

precise (adj)

exactly

to add (v)

to join two things together: 2 + 2

plus (n)

short for "plus sign": +

to multiply (v)

to add a number to itself several times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 =3 x4

times (preposition)

multiplied by: 3 x 4 = "three times four"

multiplication table (n)

a chart showing the multiplication facts

specifically (adv)

relating to one particular thing

paramount (adj)

greater in value, most important

essential (adj)

necessary

to design (v)

to make

to intend (v)

to plan

responsibility (n)

duty

to bond (v)

to stick together in a group

medium (n)

the way or means used to accomplish something