mathematize

[ math-uh-muh-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, math·e·ma·tized, math·e·ma·tiz·ing.

1. to reduce to a mathematical formula or problem; regard in purely mathematical terms.

Other Words From

• mathe·ma·ti·zation noun

Example Sentences

But these arguments tend to mathematize humans, overlooking our potential as problem-solving primates.

From Salon

It proved that one could mathematize language so that computer programs could combine words in ways that the Eureka never could.

From Slate

They figured they could mathematize the psychological elements of finance and economics, put them into things called axioms, and determine outcomes by applying mathematical models.

From Forbes

And maybe the ISU could further refine and mathematize the scoring system to edit out ultra-subjective and intangible components like “poise” and “energy” and “waving pluckily to the crowd while skating backward” altogether.

From Slate

“One of the great problems that economics has as a discipline is that we have a tendency to mathematize our theories,” says Varoufakis, “Physicists have done wonders with this, but the problem is, the moment you try to mathematize an economic hypothesis, you end up with mathematical models that are highly indeterminate.”

From BusinessWeek