When a number is raised to a power what is it called?

Answer 1

The power could then be called an exponent. The number that is being raised to a power is called the base. In the case of 42, the exponent is 2 and the base is 4.

Answer 2

The number raised to a power is called the base. The power to which it is raised is called the exponent. The entire expression can be called a "power".

Answer 3

It is called a number raised to a power.