exponential

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ex·po·nen·tial | \ ˌek-spə-ˈnen(t)-shəl

Definition of exponential

1 : of or relating to an exponent

2 : involving a variable in an exponent 10^x is an exponential expression

3 : expressible or approximately expressible by an exponential function especially : characterized by or being an extremely rapid increase (as in size or extent) an exponential growth rate

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The business has experienced several years of exponential growth. Prices have increased at an exponential rate. 10₃ is an exponential expression.

Recent Examples on the Web IoT’s exponential connectivity is an ever-expanding mesh of networks and devices. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes, "3 Key Cybersecurity Trends To Know For 2021 (and On ...)," 12 Apr. 2021 While the returns of Johnson and Jones would give the team an exponential lift, the Cards already have ensured a more veteran roster compared to last season. — Shannon Russell, The Courier-Journal, "Elite shooter Noah Locke picks Louisville basketball after Florida transfer," 11 Apr. 2021 Time is running out: Unvaccinated young people are fueling an exponential uptick in Covid-19 cases in the Midwest, prompting fears of a fourth Covid-19 surge that could spread throughout the United States. — Nicholas Florko, STAT, "In the Covid-19 vaccine push, no one is speaking Gen Z’s language," 8 Apr. 2021 All three technologies improved at exponential rates alongside swiftly growing markets. — Jessika E. Trancik, The Conversation, "Technology innovation gives government leverage to drive down emissions fast – here’s how," 7 Apr. 2021 Global opportunities for artists become exponential with this partnership. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, "Entertainment Giant HYBE, Home of BTS, Purchases Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings," 2 Apr. 2021 Health officials in public and private hospitals were scrambling to expand critical care units, stock up on dwindling supplies of oxygen and procure scarce intubation sedatives that are being sold at an exponential markup. — New York Times, "A Collapse Foretold: How Brazil’s Covid-19 Outbreak Overwhelmed Hospitals," 27 Mar. 2021 Because the multiplication of cells is an exponential affair, the extra two days of multiplication means a great deal more cells and eventually neurons in humans. — Mike Wehner, BGR, "Scientists figured out why humans have big brains," 24 Mar. 2021 Much of the parity growth over the last decade or two in the men’s game can be attributed to the exponential improvement of handful of mid-majors that have worked to close the gap between themselves and the Power Five schools. — Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, "Analysis: As mid-majors close the gap and pull upsets, parity grows in women's game for even more Madness," 23 Mar. 2021

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