quadrillion

[kwəˈdrɪljən]

quadrillion Definition

  • 1a thousand raised to the power of four (10 to the 24th power)
  • 2a very large but unspecified number

Using quadrillion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quadrillion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The distance between stars is measured in quadrillions of miles.

  • Example

    The company's net worth is estimated at several quadrillion dollars.

quadrillion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quadrillion

  • ten to the twenty-fourth power
  • a million billion
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Summary: quadrillion in Brief

'Quadrillion' [kwəˈdrɪljən] is a noun that refers to a number equivalent to a thousand raised to the power of four (10 to the 24th power), or a very large but unspecified number. It is used to describe astronomical distances and large amounts of money, as in 'The distance between stars is measured in quadrillions of miles.'