Logarithmic (adjective)

Relating to or expressed in terms of a logarithm.

Origin:

From greek 'logos' meaning 'ratio' and 'arithmos' meaning 'number'.

Examples:

  1. A logarithmic scale is a non-linear scale used in many fields.
  2. The logarithmic graph shows the exponential growth rate.
  3. The logarithmic function maps exponential growth to a linear scale.
  4. The logarithmic representation of data helps to visualize large dynamic range.
  5. Logarithmic compression is used in audio and image processing to reduce dynamic range.
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