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scientific notation
/saɪəntˈɪfɪk noʊtˈeɪʃən/
/saɪəntˈɪfɪk nəʊtˈeɪʃən/
Scientific notation
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a method of writing numbers as the product of a coefficient and a power of 10
Example
When discussing the size of galaxies, astronomers often use scientific notation to represent their vast distances from Earth.
In financial reports, large numbers representing company revenues or market capitalization are sometimes written in scientific notation for clarity.
