What is the mathematical definition of the word "exponent"? *Choose the best answer

A. The exponent is the number that tells you how many times to use the base as a factor.
B. The exponent is the number being multiplied by itself a given number of times
C. The exponent is the number that tells you to square a number.
D. The exponent is the smallest number in the expression

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The best answer is:
A. The exponent is the number that tells you how many times to use the base as a factor.