Meaning of the word exponentially in English

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exponentially

US /ˌek.spoʊˈnen.ʃəl.i/
UK /ˌek.spoʊˈnen.ʃəl.i/
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Adverb

1.

at a very rapid rate

Example:
The company's profits grew exponentially last quarter.
The problem is getting worse exponentially.
2.

in a way that involves an exponent or exponents

Example:
The function grows exponentially, meaning its rate of growth increases over time.
In mathematics, some sequences increase exponentially.
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