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verb
To use exponentiation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: mathematics, sciences
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To raise (a number or mathematical expression) to a power; to apply an exponent to a mathematical expression.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: mathematics, sciences
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To apply a mathematical exponentiation function.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To increase (something) exponentially.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Ultimately from exponent. Perhaps from exponentiation.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
