common logarithm
noun
,
Mathematics
1.
a logarithm having 10 as the base.
Also called
Briggsian logarithm
.
Compare
natural logarithm
.
Origin
1890-95
Examples from the web for
common logarithm
Note that the
common logarithm
of contrast sensitivity is plotted along the abscissa.
British Dictionary definitions for
common logarithm
common logarithm
noun
1.
a logarithm to the base ten. Usually written log or log
10
Compare
natural logarithm
common logarithm
in Science
common logarithm
A logarithm having 10 as its base. Compare
natural logarithm
.