Meaning of the word logarithm in English
What does logarithm mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
logarithm
US /ˈlɑː.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/
UK /ˈlɒɡ.ə.rɪ.ðəm/
Noun
a quantity representing the power to which a fixed number (the base) must be raised to produce a given number. For example, the logarithm of 100 to base 10 is 2.
Example:
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The calculation involved finding the logarithm of a large number.
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Natural logarithms are widely used in calculus.
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