What is another word for scientific notation?
Pronunciation: [sa͡ɪ͡əntˈɪfɪk nə͡ʊtˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Scientific notation, also known as exponential notation, is a mathematical expression that is commonly used to represent very large or very small numbers in a compact manner. Other synonyms for scientific notation include standard form, power of 10 notation, and engineering notation. Standard form is the most common synonym used in the UK, where exponential notation is less frequently used by the general public. Power of 10 notation is often used in scientific literature, while engineering notation is commonly used in the field of engineering and technology. Regardless of the synonym used, scientific notation remains an important tool in mathematics and the sciences for writing and communicating numbers of varying magnitudes.
