Definition

A term used to denote a billion (10^9) of something, often used in computing to describe data sizes or processing speeds.

Example

The new hard drive has a capacity of 1 giga byte, which is enough to store thousands of songs.

Conversation

Did you see that dance move called the giga?

Yeah, it's pretty impressive!

I want to learn how to do the giga for the party.

You should! It will definitely get everyone dancing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Giga → It originates from the Greek word 'gigas' (γίγας), meaning giant. In modern usage, it denotes a factor of one billion (10^9), reflecting the idea of something very large or massive, akin to a giant.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for giant ('gigas') to remember that 'giga' refers to something very large, like a billion.

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