lb

See also .lb, and ℔

Translingual

Symbol

lb

1. (mathematics) binary logarithm; logarithm to the base 2.

   $\mathrm{lb}(x) = \log_{2}(x)$. $\mathrm{lb}(2) = 1$

Synonyms

• lg, ld

Related terms

• ln, log

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English

Etymology

Abbreviation for Latin libra.

Pronunciation

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• IPA: /paʊnd/

Abbreviation

lb, lb.

1. A pound (unit of weight).
2. (cricket) leg bye

Derived terms

• The struck-through abbreviation ℔ simplified to the pound sign (octothorpe) #.

Anagrams

• B/L