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giga- Definition


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giga-
prefix
    1. Denoting in the metric system: ten to the power of nine (109), ie one thousand million.
      Example: gigahertz
    2. computing.
      Two to the power of thirty (230).
      Example: gigabyte
Etymology: 1940s: from Greek gigas giant.



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