- Definition
An exponent is the small number written above and to the right of another number (called the base) that tells you how many times to multiply the base by itself. For example, in 5³, the '3' is the exponent, meaning you multiply 5 by itself three times (5 x 5 x 5).
Exponent is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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