quintillion Definition
a cardinal number represented in the U.S. by 1 followed by 18 zeros, and in Great Britain by 1 followed by 30 zeros..
Using quintillion: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quintillion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The number of stars in the universe is estimated to be around a quintillion.
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The probability of winning the lottery is one in several quintillions.
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Summary: quintillion in Brief
The term 'quintillion' [kwin-til-yuhn] refers to a cardinal number represented in the U.S. by 1 followed by 18 zeros, and in Great Britain by 1 followed by 30 zeros. It is used to describe extremely large quantities, such as the number of stars in the universe or the probability of winning the lottery.
