How to read an expression that is ambiguous?

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(1) How should I parenthesize $\log n \log \log n$? Also: (2) What general rule/rationale is used to do this parenthesization?

To elaborate; I see why $\log\log n$ is unambiguous, but $\log n \log ...$ could mean at least 2 different things:

$\log(n\log(...))$

... or:

$\log(n)*\log(...)$

How do I best decide which one the author intended?