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by collyw 2798 days ago
I think there is a mathematical definition and a financial definition of a "billion".
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lotsofpulp 2798 days ago
In the US, there is only one meaning for billion. Thousands (10^3), millions (10^6), billions (10^9), trillions (10^12), quadrillions (10^15), etc. And 99% of people would have never heard of milliard or billiard or any other -ard.
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tasuki 2798 days ago
No cue sports in the US?
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lotsofpulp 2798 days ago
Hah, I meant in the context of numbers.
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