A1 noun Formell

logarithm

/ˈlɒɡ.ə.rɪð.əm/

A logarithm is a mathematical value that represents the power to which a fixed number, called the base, must be raised to produce a given number. It is essentially the inverse operation of exponentiation, commonly used to simplify complex calculations in science and engineering.

Beispiele

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I am trying to understand how to calculate a simple logarithm for my homework.

I am trying to understand how to calculate a simple logarithm for my homework.

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The researcher applied a natural logarithm to the data set to normalize the distribution of results.

The researcher applied a natural logarithm to the data set to normalize the distribution of results.

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My teacher said logarithms aren't as scary as they look once you know the rules.

My teacher said logarithms aren't as scary as they look once you know the rules.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
logarithm
Adverb
logarithmically
Adjektiv
logarithmic
Verwandt
antilogarithm
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Log-Arithm' as the 'Logic of Arithmetic' used to find hidden powers.

Schnelles Quiz

To solve for the exponent in the equation, you must calculate the ____ of the number.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: logarithm

Beispiele

1

I am trying to understand how to calculate a simple logarithm for my homework.

everyday

I am trying to understand how to calculate a simple logarithm for my homework.

2

The researcher applied a natural logarithm to the data set to normalize the distribution of results.

formal

The researcher applied a natural logarithm to the data set to normalize the distribution of results.

3

My teacher said logarithms aren't as scary as they look once you know the rules.

informal

My teacher said logarithms aren't as scary as they look once you know the rules.

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In advanced calculus, the common logarithm is often replaced by the natural logarithm for its unique properties.

academic

In advanced calculus, the common logarithm is often replaced by the natural logarithm for its unique properties.

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We used a logarithmic scale in the business report to better visualize the exponential growth of our users.

business

We used a logarithmic scale in the business report to better visualize the exponential growth of our users.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
logarithm
Adverb
logarithmically
Adjektiv
logarithmic
Verwandt
antilogarithm

Häufige Kollokationen

natural logarithm natural logarithm
common logarithm common logarithm
calculate a logarithm calculate a logarithm
logarithmic scale logarithmic scale
base of a logarithm base of a logarithm

Häufige Phrasen

take the logarithm of

take the logarithm of

logarithmic growth

logarithmic growth

base-10 logarithm

base-10 logarithm

Wird oft verwechselt mit

logarithm vs algorithm

An algorithm is a set of steps to solve a problem, while a logarithm is a specific mathematical value related to exponents.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is almost always used in technical, mathematical, or scientific contexts. In speech, it is frequently shortened to 'log'.

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Häufige Fehler

Students often confuse the term with 'algorithm' because they sound similar, though their meanings are unrelated.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Log-Arithm' as the 'Logic of Arithmetic' used to find hidden powers.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek words 'logos' (proportion/ratio) and 'arithmos' (number).

Grammatikmuster

countable noun plural: logarithms often followed by 'of' + [number]
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Kultureller Kontext

Logarithms are a core part of the global secondary school mathematics curriculum.

Schnelles Quiz

To solve for the exponent in the equation, you must calculate the ____ of the number.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: logarithm

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