logarithm
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The power to which a fixed number must be raised to produce a given number.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of 100 to the base 10 is 2, since ten squared equals a hundred."
Answer: logarithm
In your own words, what does "logarithm" mean?
The power to which a fixed number must be raised to produce a given number.
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