symbol definition

[Bill]

what does the following symbol stand for ^

 

[Eduardo]

Hi,
is used in calculations to elevate a number for example

2^3=8 means you have to multiply number two 3 times 2x2x2

 

[Max]

Simply, it means "to the power of"
eg 2^3 is 2 to the power of 3, ie 2x2x2 = 8