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exponentiate

Verb CEFR C1
ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃi.eɪt

Definitions

  1. To use exponentiation.
  2. To raise (a number or mathematical expression) to a power; to apply an exponent to a mathematical expression.
  3. To apply a mathematical exponentiation function.
  4. To increase (something) exponentially.

Equivalents

Españolexponenciar
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Examples

“In order⟳ to solve⟳ the equation we must exponentiate.”
“Let⟳ us exponentiate x to obtain⟳ xⁿ.”
“"SCP-7579 developed internal camouflage so a shmuck like⟳ yourself would speculate on it, then convince⟳ a more powerful shmuck unlike myself to buy⟳ it time. It's probably smarter than us, it's definitely smarter than you, and every second of its existence exponentiates the time and resources I'll have⟳ to spend⟳ cleaning up your mess."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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