The Inverse of an Exponent; Shortform: Tree Trunk

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from TV Station, Group 602, Puzzle 5 (Cinematographer).

Question is: The Inverse of an Exponent; Shortform: Tree Trunk

and the answer is: LOGARITHM

Word Meaning:

LOGARITHM — (mathematics) For a number x, the exponent by which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain the power x. Written log _bx. For example, log ₁₀1000=3 because 10³=1000 and log ₂16=4 because 2⁴=16.

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