exponential curve

• Terme mathématique décrivant une courbe dont le taux de variation augmente rapidement, souvent utilisé dans les contextes de croissance, de finance ou d'analyse de données pour désigner une tendance ascendante abrupte.

A mathematical term describing a curve where the rate of change increases rapidly, often used in contexts like growth, finance, or data analysis to indicate a steep upward trend.

1. Mathematical growth patternB2formal

   A curve that represents a quantity increasing at a rate proportional to its current value, typically becoming steeper over time.

   courbe exponentielle

   • The exponential curve of the virus spread alarmed health officials.
   • In mathematics, an exponential curve shows rapid growth.
   • The population growth followed an exponential curve for several decades.

2. Rapid increase in business or technologyB2informal

   A metaphorical use describing a very fast, accelerating increase in metrics like sales, users, or data.

   croissance exponentielle

   • The company's revenue is on an exponential curve this quarter.
   • User adoption of the app has followed an exponential curve.
   • The demand for cloud computing is on an exponential curve.