giga-

1. a combining form meaning “billion,” used in the formation of compound words:

   gigabyte.

giga-

/ ˈɡaɪɡə; ˈɡɪɡə /

combining_form

1. denoting 10 ⁹ G

   gigavolt

2. (in computer technology) denoting 2 ³⁰

   gigabyte

giga–

1. A prefix that means:
2. One billion (10 ⁹), as in gigahertz, one billion hertz.
3. 2 ³⁰ (that is, 1,073,741,824), which is the power of 2 closest to a billion, as in gigabyte.

Word History and Origins

Origin of giga-¹

From the Greek word gígās giant

Word History and Origins

Origin of giga-¹

from Greek gigas giant

Example Sentences

She says Labour's plan to address this is to get NHS waiting lists down, introduce more targeted support, reform the apprenticeship levy to give young people skills, invest alongside business in industries like carbon capture, giga factories for electric vehicles and offshore wind.

From BBC

At Tesla’s Giga Texas facility, which makes components in Austin for the firm’s electric vehicles, the rate of injury is 1 of every 26 workers, while the industry average is closer to 1 of every 38.

From Washington Times

Ambani also announced plans to manufacture wind energy equipment in India under Reliance's new energy business, and a plan to set up a battery giga factory by 2026.

From Reuters

Workers inside the plant received an email saying, "There is an Active Attacker near column location 35Z at the Giga Factory Texas. Please take cover and stand by for further details."

From Reuters

“First Cybertruck built at Giga Texas!”

From Seattle Times