Billion
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10^12
The original meaning, established in the 15th century, was "a million of a million" (1,000,0002, hence the name billion), or 1012 = 1 000 000 000 000. This system, known in French as the échelle longue ("long scale"), was formerly used in the United Kingdom and is used in most countries where English is not the primary language.
Related Topics:
15th century - Long scale - United Kingdom - English
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1012 is referred to as a trillion in the "short scale" system.
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