trillion
noun
tril·lion
ˈtri(l)-yən 
1
: a number equal to 1,000 times one billion see Table of Numbers
2
: an indeterminately large number
a trillion mosquitoes out tonight
trillion
adjective
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That removes trillions upon trillions of dollars from the cost.
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Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The changing fortunes of the two chipmakers underscores the fleeting nature of leadership in the tech industry and how a few key decisions can result in hundreds of billions — or even trillions — of dollars in market cap shifts.
—Ari Levy,kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
The gut microbiome contains trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which play a role in digestive and immune function.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
Then consider the Trump-Vance campaign promise for tip earners, Social Security recipients and families, which will cost trillions more.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The changing fortunes of the two chipmakers underscores the fleeting nature of leadership in the tech industry and how a few key decisions can result in hundreds of billions — or even trillions — of dollars in market cap shifts.
—Ari Levy,kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
The gut microbiome contains trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which play a role in digestive and immune function.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
Then consider the Trump-Vance campaign promise for tip earners, Social Security recipients and families, which will cost trillions more.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Trillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trillion. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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