log function

[lɔːg ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: log functions
função logarítmica
1. A mathematical function that is the inverse of an exponential function, typically written as log(x) or ln(x), where the result is the exponent to which a base must be raised to produce a given number
The log function with base 10 is commonly used in scientific calculations.
A função logarítmica com base 10 é comumente usada em cálculos científicos.
2. In computer science, a record or entry that documents system events, user actions, or errors in a program or application
The server's log function recorded all failed login attempts.
A função de registro do servidor documentou todas as tentativas de login falhadas.
The term 'log function' is primarily used in academic and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In mathematics education, it refers to logarithmic functions taught in algebra and calculus. In technology and software development, 'log' (from logging) refers to system records and is essential for debugging and monitoring applications. Brazilian universities and tech companies use the term 'função logarítmica' in mathematics and 'função de registro' or 'log' in IT contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
logarithmlogarithmic functionnatural logarithmcommon logarithm
Antonyms / Antônimos
exponential functionpower function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função logarítmica
Standard term used in mathematics education and technical contexts
Portugal
função logarítmica
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in mathematics and engineering
General Brazilian (IT context)
função de registro
Used in computing to refer to logging mechanisms
Portugal (IT context)
função de registo
Portuguese spelling variation for logging function

Related Words

exponential functionbaselogarithmnatural logcommon loginverse functionalgorithm

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the logarithm
calculate the log
apply a log function
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