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exponentiate

Pronunciation: /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃi.eɪt/

The English word “exponentiate” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  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.

Etymology

Ultimately from exponent. Perhaps from exponentiation.

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