What is an operation called?

Question

Can someone tell me what is the operation called when multiplying the base by itself the indicated number of times? I found this question in a crossword puzzle and it has 5 letters with the fourth letter being "e".

Answer 1

from: icoachmath.com

Definition of Power

Power or Exponent tells how many times a number is multiplied by itself.

More About Power

Power is denoted by writing it above the head of its base.

Anything raised to the power 0 is equal to 1, i.e. 2⁰ = 1, a⁰ = 1.