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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.

例文

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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.

2

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.

語族

名詞
logarithm
副詞
logarithmically
形容詞
logarithmic
関連
antilogarithm
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: logarithm

例文

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.

4

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.

5

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.

語族

名詞
logarithm
副詞
logarithmically
形容詞
logarithmic
関連
antilogarithm

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

take the logarithm of

take the logarithm of

logarithmic growth

logarithmic growth

base-10 logarithm

base-10 logarithm

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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

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よくある間違い

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

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覚え方のコツ

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

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語源

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

文法パターン

countable noun plural: logarithms often followed by 'of' + [number]
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: logarithm

scienceの関連語

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fraction

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integer

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An integer is a whole number that does not have a fraction or a decimal part. It can be a positive number, a negative number, or zero.

microscope

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A scientific tool used to see very small objects that are not visible to the naked eye. It uses special lenses to make tiny things like cells or bacteria look much larger.

oxygen

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A gas with no color, taste, or smell that is necessary for all human and animal life. It makes up about 21 percent of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for the process of breathing.

hydrogen

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Hydrogen is a chemical element that is the lightest and most common gas in the universe. It has no color or smell and combines with oxygen to make water (H2O).

nitrogen

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Nitrogen is a colorless and odorless gas that makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere. It is a chemical element that is essential for all living things to grow, especially plants.

polymer

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prime number

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A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that cannot be made by multiplying other whole numbers. It can only be divided evenly by itself and the number 1.

ratio

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A ratio is a way to compare two amounts of things. It shows how much of one thing there is compared to another thing, like 2 parts water to 1 part juice.

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