adj.
1.denoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States
2.denoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in Great Britain billion n.
1.the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros
2.the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros
Idiom of the Day
play fast and loose with (someone or something)
to act carelessly or thoughtlessly or irresponsibly
The witness began to play fast and loose with the facts of his case and was criticized by the judge.