Giga-
1.
a combining form meaning “billion,” used in the formation of compound words:
gigabyte.
/ˈɡɪɡə; ˈɡaɪɡə/
combining form
1.
denoting 109: gigavolt, G
2.
(in computer technology) denoting 230: gigabyte
arbitrary word-forming element meaning “billion” in the metric system, 1947, from Greek gigas “giant” (see giant).
giga- pref.
One billion (109): gigahertz.
giga-
prefix
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