logarithms
Pronunciation: [ˌlɔːɡəˈrɪðəmz]
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Context: "mathematics"
(noun) a way of solving problems that involve multiplication and division by changing them into addition and subtraction. Logarithms help to simplify calculations, especially with large numbers.
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She used logarithms to help solve the complicated math problem quickly.
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He didn't understand logarithms, so he struggled with the math assignment.
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Can you explain how logarithms make multiplication easier?
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