Briggs logarithm

noun

Synonym of common logarithm.

Meanings

nounBriggs logarithm (plural Briggs logarithms)

plural Briggs logarithms

  1. mathematicsSynonym of common logarithm.

    Synonyms: common logarithm

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of common logarithm.

Origin

Named after English mathematician Henry Briggs (1561–1630), who pioneered its use.

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