exponentiation

/ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˌnɛn.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/

Meanings

noun

The process of calculating a power by multiplying together a number of equal factors, where the exponent specifies the number of factors to multiply.

Examples :

"Exponentiation is used in math class to calculate how many tiny cubes fit inside a larger cube. "

noun

A mathematical problem involving exponentiation.

Examples :

"The math test included several problems involving exponentiation, like calculating 2 to the power of 3. "

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Related Words

involving verb

/ɪnˈvɒlvɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɑlvɪŋ/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The baker was involving the dough around a metal form to create a spiral-shaped pastry. "

multiplying verb

/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪɪŋ/

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

"The bacteria are multiplying quickly in the warm milk. "

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

multiply noun

/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ /ˈmʌltɪpli/

An act or instance of multiplying.

"The multiply of homework assignments this week made me feel overwhelmed. "

calculate verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪt/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

calculating verb

/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

problems noun

/ˈpɹɒbləmz/ /ˈpɹɑbləmz/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

specifies verb

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪz/ /ˈspɛsəfaɪz/

To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

"The recipe specifies using two cups of flour for the cake. "

exponent noun

/ɛkˈspəʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspoʊnənt/

One who expounds, represents or advocates.

"My father is an exponent of healthy eating; he always advocates for fruits and vegetables at dinner. "

mathematical adjective

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

Of, or relating to mathematics

"a mathematical problem"