exponential function

ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃəl ˈfʌŋkʃən

Definition

Definition of exponential function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

math function

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mathematical function where the variable is in the exponent

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The exponential function increases rapidly as x gets larger.
We graphed the exponential function for the population model.
An exponential function often models compound interest.

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Expressions with exponential

exponential expression

mathematical expression with a constant raised to a power

The equation includes an exponential expression with base e.

exponential return

investment growth that accelerates over time

The stock market can offer exponential return on investments.

exponential curve

graph representing exponential growth or decay

The exponential curve on the graph showed rapid increase in population.

exponential decay

decrease where the rate is proportional to the amount

Radioactive substances show exponential decay over time.

exponential growth

growth where rate is proportional to current value

The bacteria population showed exponential growth overnight.

exponential smoothing

technique for smoothing time series data in statistics

Exponential smoothing helps in predicting future sales trends.

Expressions with function

function like clockwork

run smoothly, predictably, without problems

With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.

simple function

task or operation that is easy to perform

Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.

function room

room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings

They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.

social function

gathering for social purposes

The company hosted a social function for its employees.

vital function

critical role or task in a system

The manager performs a vital function in the company.

bodily function

natural process of a living body

Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption.

work function

social event organized by an employer for employees

The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.

judicial function

role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts

The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.

staff function

social event organized for company employees

The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

cease to function

stop working or operating as expected

During the storm, several traffic lights ceased to function.

Terms with exponential function included in their meaning

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exponentially

adv.

mathematics

in a manner following an exponential function

time constant

mathematics

characteristic time of an exponential function

exponential return

mathematics

increase in returns following an exponential function

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French:fonction exponentielle, ...
German:Exponentialfunktion, ...
Italian:funzione esponenziale, ...
Spanish:función exponencial, ...
Portuguese:função exponencial, ...
Chinese:指数函数, ...
Japanese:指数関数, ...
Arabic:دالَّة أُسِّيَّة, ...
Hebrew:פוּנְקְצְיָה מַעֲרִיכִית, ...
Russian:экспоненциальная функция, ...
Ukrainian:експоненційна функція, ...
Hindi:घातांक फलन, ...
Bengali:সূচকীয় ফাংশন, ...
Catalan:funció exponencial, ...
Czech:exponenciální funkce, ...
Danish:eksponentialfunktion, ...
Dutch:exponentiële functie, ...
Greek:εκθετική συνάρτηση, ...
Hungarian:exponenciális függvény, ...
Khmer:អនុគមន៍អិចស្ប៉ូណង់ស្យែល, ...
Korean:지수함수, ...
Persian:تابع نمایی, ...
Polish:funkcja wykładnicza, ...
Portuguese (BR):função exponencial, ...
Romanian:funcție exponențială, ...
Swedish:exponentialfunktion, ...
Thai:ฟังก์ชันชี้กำลัง, ...
Turkish:üstel fonksiyon, ...
Vietnamese:hàm mũ, ...

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