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exponentiation

Exponentiation (noun) means the process of calculating a power by multiplying together a number of equal factors, where the exponent specifies the number of factors to multiply.

noun
1
The process of calculating a power by multiplying together a number of equal factors, where the exponent specifies the number of factors to multiply.
2
A mathematical problem involving exponentiation.
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Etymology

Ultimately from exponent + -i- + -ation. Perhaps from exponential + -ation.

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What is the meaning of exponentiation?

"exponentiation" (noun) means the process of calculating a power by multiplying together a number of equal factors, where the exponent specifies the number of factors to multiply.

What are the different meanings of exponentiation?

"exponentiation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The process of calculating a power by multiplying together a number of equal factors, where the exponent specifies the number of factors to multiply; 2. A mathematical problem involving exponentiation.

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