Term: mantissa: the positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the mantissa is .808
Broader: definite quantity: a specific measure of amount | Unrelated: mediation: the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement
Broader: definite quantity: a specific measure of amount | Unrelated: fieldworker: a researcher who works in the field
Broader: definite quantity: a specific measure of amount | Unrelated: reserve account: funds taken out of earnings to provide for anticipated future payments
Broader: definite quantity: a specific measure of amount | Unrelated: actomyosin: a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions
Broader: definite quantity: a specific measure of amount | Unrelated: viticulture: the cultivation of grapes and grape vines; grape growing
Broader: definite quantity: a specific measure of amount | Unrelated: giant conch: a large variety of conch
Broader: definite quantity: a specific measure of amount | Unrelated: auklet: any of several small auks of the northern Pacific coasts
Broader: definite quantity: a specific measure of amount | Unrelated: dog breeding: breeding dogs
Broader: definite quantity: a specific measure of amount | Unrelated: pannier: either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)
Broader: definite quantity: a specific measure of amount | Unrelated: patent: a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention