logarithmic scale
ˌlɒɡəˈrɪðmɪk skeɪl
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Definition of logarithmic scale - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematicsTECH.scale with distances proportional to logarithms of numbersTECH.
  • The graph uses a logarithmic scale to show the data.
  • The earthquake data was plotted on a logarithmic scale.
  • Sound intensity is often measured on a logarithmic scale.
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Expressions with logarithmic

logarithmic functionn.
function with a variable in a logarithm
The logarithmic function is used in calculating sound intensity.
logarithmic energy distributionn.
distribution of energy levels on a logarithmic scale
The logarithmic energy distribution helps in analyzing the spectrum of the signal.

Expressions with scale

scale backv.
decrease the intensity or frequency of an activity
The company decided to scale back its marketing efforts this quarter.
scale upv.
increase size, amount, or production gradually
The company plans to scale up operations next year..
scale downv.
reduce the size while keeping proportions
They decided to scale down the model for the presentation.
at scaleadv.
in a way that handles large quantities efficiently
The company can produce goods at scale.
off the scaleadj.
beyond the normal range
His enthusiasm for the project is off the scale.
out of scaleadj.
not correctly proportioned
The model was out of scale with the rest of the display.
tip the scalev.
sway the result toward one side or the other
One witness's testimony could tip the scale in the defendant's favor.
scale the heightsv.
achieve great success or reach the highest level
She scaled the heights of the music industry.
thumb on the scalen.
give unfair help to one side in a situation
He put his thumb on the scale during the contest.
scale new heightsv.
achieve a higher level of success
The company scaled new heights with its latest product launch.

Terms related to logarithmic scale

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logarithmaxiscalculationchartgraphmeasurementplotrepresentationscale

Terms with logarithmic scale included in their meaning

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decibeln.
acoustics
unit measuring sound intensity on a logarithmic scale
Richter scalen.
earthquake
logarithmic scale measuring earthquake magnitude
pHn.
science
logarithmic scale of hydrogen ion concentration
moment magnitude scalen.
seismology
logarithmic scale measuring earthquake energy release
log killn.
biology
reduction in microorganisms by a logarithmic scale
logarithmic energy distributionn.
mathematics
distribution of energy levels on a logarithmic scale
semilogarithmicadj.
graph paper
having one logarithmic and one linear scale

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  1. French:échelle logarithmique, ...
  2. German:logarithmische Skala, ...
  3. Italian:scala logaritmica, ...
  4. Spanish:escala logarítmica, ...
  5. Portuguese:escala logarítmica, ...
  6. Chinese:对数刻度, ...
  7. Japanese:対数目盛, ...
  8. Arabic:مِقياس لُوغارِيتْمِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוּלָם לוֹגָרִיתְמִי, ...
  10. Russian:логарифмическая шкала, ...
  11. Ukrainian:логарифмічна шкала, ...
  12. Hindi:लघुगणकीय मापनी, ...

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