The term 'logarithm' is highly specialized and mostly used in mathematics or fields that use math.

Mathematics Specific

Logarithms express precise relationships, so they aren't used for rough estimates or guesses.

Not for Estimates

The base of a logarithm changes its value; common bases are 10 (common logarithm) and e (natural logarithm).

Base Importance

 cause one to have red eyes after swimming? To answer this, we first need a way of dealing with rather small numbers, or in some cases extremely large numbers. This leads us to the concept of logarithms. Well, what are logarithms? Let's take the base number, b, and raise it to a power, p, like 2 to the 3rd power,

Logarithms, Explained -...

 Even though we've identified the gaps, the whole class will then move on to the next subject, probably a more advanced subject that's going to build on those gaps. It might be logarithms or negative exponents. And that process continues, and you immediately start to realize how strange this is.