Logarithm

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːɡərˌɪðəm/

Logarithm (noun)

  1. A number that tells what power another number must be raised to in order to get a given value.
  2. A mathematical method that turns very large or very small values into simpler numbers for calculation and comparison.

Examples

  • The logarithm shows the power needed to reach the number.
  • A logarithm can tell you the exponent that reaches a target number.