Logarithm
noun
A mathematical operation that is the reverse of exponentiation.
The base-10 logarithm of 1000 is 3, because 10 to the power of 3 equals 1000.
Often appears as...
- base-10 logarithm
- natural logarithm
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Technical
noun
A mathematical operation that is the reverse of exponentiation.
The base-10 logarithm of 1000 is 3, because 10 to the power of 3 equals 1000.
Often appears as...
- base-10 logarithm
- natural logarithm
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Mathematics Specific
The term 'logarithm' is highly specialized and mostly used in mathematics or fields that use math.
She studied the properties of logarithms in her advanced calculus class.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Estimates
Logarithms express precise relationships, so they aren't used for rough estimates or guesses.
Calculating the pH in chemistry requires understanding logarithms, not just estimates.
Pro Tip 3/3Base Importance
The base of a logarithm changes its value; common bases are 10 (common logarithm) and e (natural logarithm).
In science, the natural logarithm (base e) is often used in growth and decay problems.
Pro Tip 1/3Mathematics Specific
The term 'logarithm' is highly specialized and mostly used in mathematics or fields that use math.
She studied the properties of logarithms in her advanced calculus class.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Estimates
Logarithms express precise relationships, so they aren't used for rough estimates or guesses.
Calculating the pH in chemistry requires understanding logarithms, not just estimates.
Pro Tip 3/3Base Importance
The base of a logarithm changes its value; common bases are 10 (common logarithm) and e (natural logarithm).
In science, the natural logarithm (base e) is often used in growth and decay problems.
Pro Tip 1/3Mathematics Specific
The term 'logarithm' is highly specialized and mostly used in mathematics or fields that use math.
She studied the properties of logarithms in her advanced calculus class.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Estimates
Logarithms express precise relationships, so they aren't used for rough estimates or guesses.
Calculating the pH in chemistry requires understanding logarithms, not just estimates.
Pro Tip 3/3Base Importance
The base of a logarithm changes its value; common bases are 10 (common logarithm) and e (natural logarithm).
In science, the natural logarithm (base e) is often used in growth and decay problems.
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Logarithms, Explained -...
cause one to have red eyes after swimming? To answer this, we first need a way of dealing with rather small numbers, or in some cases extremely large numbers. This leads us to the concept of logarithms. Well, what are logarithms? Let's take the base number, b, and raise it to a power, p, like 2 to the 3rd power,
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Let's teach for mastery...
Even though we've identified the gaps, the whole class will then move on to the next subject, probably a more advanced subject that's going to build on those gaps. It might be logarithms or negative exponents. And that process continues, and you immediately start to realize how strange this is.
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Logarithms, Explained -...
cause one to have red eyes after swimming? To answer this, we first need a way of dealing with rather small numbers, or in some cases extremely large numbers. This leads us to the concept of logarithms. Well, what are logarithms? Let's take the base number, b, and raise it to a power, p, like 2 to the 3rd power,
Video examples
Let's teach for mastery...
Even though we've identified the gaps, the whole class will then move on to the next subject, probably a more advanced subject that's going to build on those gaps. It might be logarithms or negative exponents. And that process continues, and you immediately start to realize how strange this is.
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