exponentiate

verb
/ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃi.eɪt/

Etymology

Ultimately from exponent. Perhaps from exponentiation.

Definitions

  1. To use exponentiation.

    • In order to solve the equation we must exponentiate.
  2. To raise (a number or mathematical expression) to a power

    To raise (a number or mathematical expression) to a power; to apply an exponent to a mathematical expression.

    • Let us exponentiate x to obtain xⁿ.
  3. To apply a mathematical exponentiation function.

  4. + 1 more definition
    1. To increase (something) exponentially.

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