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logarithmic scale

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun logarithmic scale has 1 sense
  1. logarithmic scale - scale on which actual distances from the origin are proportional to the logarithms of the corresponding scale numbers
    --1 is a kind of
    scale, scale of measurement, graduated table, ordered series

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Logarithmic Scale

A logarithmic scale is a way of displaying and measuring data on a graph in which the values on the scale are spaced logarithmically rather than linearly. This type of scale is especially useful when dealing with a wide range of values, as it compresses large numbers and expands smaller numbers, allowing for better visual representation and comparison.

Usage:

As a Noun:

1. The earthquake intensity was measured on a logarithmic scale, with each increase of one point indicating ten times the intensity of the previous.

2. When graphing the population growth over time, it is advisable to use a logarithmic scale to clearly visualize the exponential trend.

As an Adjective:

1. The logarithmic scale representation of the sound waves made it easier to compare the decibel levels produced by different musical instruments.

2. To accurately depict the vastness of the universe, astronomers often employ logarithmic scale maps to show the distances between celestial bodies.

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