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napkin math

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.14 in modern English

Syllables
nap-kin -math
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of performing quick mathematics often as a means of estimation, as if done on the back of a napkin (or in one's head).

Canadian usage; American usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

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Phrases

back-of-the-envelope

Frequently Paired Words

back-of-the-envelope

Questions

What does napkin math mean?
The act of performing quick mathematics often as a means of estimation, as if done on the back of a napkin (or in one's head).

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