loʊˈdɛθrɪzəm

Definitions

1. noun

A mathematical function or operation that is the inverse of exponentiation, typically denoting the power to which a base must be raised to produce a given number.

“The mathematician used logarithms to simplify the complex calculation.”

2. verb

To find or calculate the logarithm of a number.

“She logarithmed the data to identify patterns and trends.”