Math-out

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Parts of this article are based on the Jargon File, v. 4.4.7,
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math-out
Usage: n.
Derivation: Poss. from `white-out' (the blizzard variety)

See Also: numbers, social science number


math-out: n.

[poss. from `white-out' (the blizzard variety)] A paper or presentation so encrusted with mathematical or other formal notation as to be incomprehensible. This may be a device for concealing the fact that it is actually content-free. See also numbers, social science number.

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A math-out approach to history.

(The next cartoon in the Crunchly saga is 73-05-19. The previous one is the frontispiece.)

Sources

Source: math-out, in The Jargon File, version 4.4.7.


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