WordNet
n. scale on which actual distances from the origin are proportional to the logarithms of the corresponding scale numbers
Wikipedia
A logarithmic scale is a nonlinear scale used when there is a large range of quantities. Common uses include the earthquake strength, sound loudness, light intensity, and pH of solutions.
It is based on orders of magnitude, rather than a standard linear scale, so each mark on the scale is the previous mark multiplied by a value.
Usage examples of "logarithmic scale".
They had not intersected it yet because of the tremendous difference the logarithmic scale made, where the last three-tenths of an hour from 21.
But it's on a logarithmic scale, so the first part of the tilt provides comparatively little effect.
Even with a logarithmic scale, he could find himself traveling too many miles per second.
Two hundred million miles up the Arch as measured on a logarithmic scale, and *drifting*?
Two hundred million miles up the Arch as measured on a logarithmic scale, and drifting?
Even with a logarithmic scale, he could find him self traveling too many miles per second.
All objects were represented on a logarithmic scale, allowing events to be seen in vivid, compressed detail.
The representation was in logarithmic scale, to get it all in, and the size of the planets and artifacts immensely enlarged.
He recorded the period of the pendulum, made careful notes and drew logarithmic scale graphs&mdash.