logarithm

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Synonyms: cologarithm, logarithms, dilogarithm

Antonyms: cologarithm, logarithms, dilogarithm

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} For a number <math>x</math>, the [[exponent]] by which a given [[base]] number must be raised in order to obtain the [[power]] <math>x</math>. Written <math>\log_b x</math>. For example, <math>\log_{10} 1000 = 3</math> because <math>10^3 = 1000</math> and <math>\log_2 16 = 4</math> because <math>2^4 = 16</math>. {{C|en|Functions}}

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