What is a Billion?
Definition
A billion is a large number that can be defined in two ways:
- One thousand million, or 1,000,000,000.
- Ten to the ninth power, or 109.
Usage
The term "billion" is used to describe very large numbers. It is often used in contexts such as:
- Financial transactions
- Population statistics
- Scientific measurements
Other Large Numbers
Billion is not the only large number that is used. Other common large numbers include:
- Trillion (1,000,000,000,000 or 1012)
- Quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000 or 1015)
- Quintillion (1,000,000,000,000,000,000 or 1018)
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