exponential
adjective
ex·po·nen·tial
ˌek-spə-ˈnen(t)-shəl 
1
: of or relating to an exponent
2
: involving a variable in an exponent
10x 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
Examples of exponential in a Sentence
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
Within its initial years, Hall Pass Learning experienced exponential growth, with a staggering 400% increase in its third year of operation.
—
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
The exponential growth means that mistakes are possible along the way, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said.
—Anne M. Peterson and Doug Feinberg, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Apr. 2024
In many public interviews, Iger has identified streaming advertising revenue as an area where there is potential for exponential growth, especially with more personalized and targeted digital advertising which is far more valuable to advertisers than the old model of generic ads on linear TV.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
From the funding perspective, Hassabis’ comparison between AI and crypto is reasonable—both have experienced an exponential growth in capital and big public exposure.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
The acquisition by Endeavor marked a pivotal moment, heralding a period of exponential growth.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Google Search Trends between January 1, 2023 and the present reflect an exponential spike in interest in Black Country artists since Beyonce’s singles dropped and shifted the spotlight to Black creators in the genre.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024
But since the early 1990s, Bengaluru has undergone rapid urbanization, as its transformation into a major tech center resulted in exponential growth.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
For nearly a decade, Hollywood was producing and distributing more television than ever before, thanks to the exponential growth of the streaming economy.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
The exponential growth means that mistakes are possible along the way, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said.
—Anne M. Peterson and Doug Feinberg, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Apr. 2024
In many public interviews, Iger has identified streaming advertising revenue as an area where there is potential for exponential growth, especially with more personalized and targeted digital advertising which is far more valuable to advertisers than the old model of generic ads on linear TV.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
From the funding perspective, Hassabis’ comparison between AI and crypto is reasonable—both have experienced an exponential growth in capital and big public exposure.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
The acquisition by Endeavor marked a pivotal moment, heralding a period of exponential growth.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Google Search Trends between January 1, 2023 and the present reflect an exponential spike in interest in Black Country artists since Beyonce’s singles dropped and shifted the spotlight to Black creators in the genre.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024
But since the early 1990s, Bengaluru has undergone rapid urbanization, as its transformation into a major tech center resulted in exponential growth.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
For nearly a decade, Hollywood was producing and distributing more television than ever before, thanks to the exponential growth of the streaming economy.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Exponential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exponential. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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exponential
adjective
ex·po·nen·tial
ˌek-spə-ˈnen-chəl
: of, relating to, or involving an exponent
xⁿ is an exponential expression
Medical Definition
exponential
adjective
ex·po·nen·tial
ˌek-spə-ˈnen-chəl
: expressible or approximately expressible by an exponential function
an exponential growth rate
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