What is the definition of the word "base" when the mathematical expression contains

an exponent? (1 point)
O The base is the number being multiplied by itself a given number of times.
O The base is the number that tells you to square a number.
O The base is the number that tells you how many times to multiply by itself.
• The base is the biggest number in the expression.

The base is the number being multiplied by itself a given number of times.