What is the term for the argument in a logarithm function?

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In the context of logarithmic functions, the value b in the expression log a b = c is referred to as the "argument" of the logarithm. The base a is identified as the base of the logarithm, while c represents the logarithm's result or value. Additionally, in the exponential form ab = c, the term c is commonly referred to as the "result" or "value," not the "power." The term "power" is typically associated with the exponent in these expressions. The discussion clarifies the terminology used in logarithmic and exponential functions.
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If I have log a b = c, what is the term for the value b? I know that a is the base and c is the exponent, but I can't think of what b is called! While I am at it, in ab = c, what exactly is c called? The power? Would that make b from the previous example the power as well? I have a feeling that it is not called power since power is sometimes used for exponent.
 
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Here, let me google that for you:

http://www.themathpage.com/alg/logarithms.htm"
 
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I don't see anywhere on that page that it answers swampwiz's question.

Swampwiz, the only term I have ever heard used is exactly what you use- the "argument" of the logarithm.
 
Hhhhmmm...oops, I guess you're right...they do mention the other two terms and their names, but not exactly that one...my mistake.
 

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