Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
standard-form
noun
/ˈstændərd fɔrm/
Definition
Standard form is a way of expressing numbers or mathematical expressions in a consistent format.
Examples
- In standard form, the number 5000 is written as 5 x 10^3.
- The equation is presented in standard form to simplify calculations.
- Using standard form helps in making large numbers more manageable.
Meaning
In mathematics, standard form often refers to a way of writing numbers so that they are easy to understand and compare, often expressed as a number multiplied by a power of ten.
Synonyms
- scientific notation
- exponential form
- normal form
