giga-

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɡɪɡ.ə/

Prefix

morpheme proscribed sometimes slang Internet

In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁹ (short scale billion or long scale milliard). Symbol: G

Japanese Meaning

国際単位系などのメートル法において、接頭辞として使われ、付加された単位の値を10^9倍する（例：ギガバイトは10^9バイト）。

What is this buttons?

Modern radio telescopes can detect signals in the giga-hertz range, enabling the study of distant galaxies.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

最新の電波望遠鏡は10^9ヘルツ帯の信号を検出でき、遠方の銀河の研究を可能にしている。

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In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁹ (short scale billion or long scale milliard). Symbol: G