Logarithm
Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːɡərˌɪðəm/
Logarithm (noun)
- A number that tells what power another number must be raised to in order to get a given value.
- 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.