(education, UK) A school subject combining elements of woodwork, metalwork and plastic-work, sometimes a module of a larger design and technology syllabus.

(law) A fact essential to make a case or a defense, or the absence of which negates a case or defense.

A conditional statement in the indicative mood.

Synonym of time and material

(idiomatic, business) A form of contractual compensation involving payment for materials used and at agreed rates for the those involved in performing the services.

(manufacturing, design engineering) A list of materials and components used in a manufactured item, sometimes appended to an engineering diagram of the item.

plural of material cause

plural of material implication

plural of material fact

plural of material conditional