Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

logaritmo

noun

/loʊˈɡærɪðəm/

Definition

A logarithm is the exponent by which a base number must be raised to obtain a certain value.

Examples

The logarithm of 1000 to base 10 is 3, because 10 raised to the power of 3 equals 1000.
In science and engineering, logarithmic scales are often used to measure quantities like sound intensity.

Meaning

Logarithms are used to convert multiplicative processes into additive ones. They simplify calculations, especially for large numbers, by allowing one to work with exponents instead.