Entity: BILLION-DOLLAR
A billion-dollar is a term used to describe something worth at least one thousand million dollars, often used in financial contexts.
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Etymology
The term 'billion-dollar' originates from the financial industry, where 'yard' is used as slang for a billion, derived from the UK's 'milliard.' The term signifies an amount of one billion U.S. dollars.
Definition
'Billion-dollar' is used to describe something worth at least one thousand million dollars, often in financial contexts.
Historical Context
The word 'billion' was formed in the 16th century, representing the second power of a million (1,000,000^2 = 10^12). This long scale definition was applied to trillion, quadrillion, and beyond.
Cultural Significance
A billion-dollar is considered a significant amount of money, often associated with wealth and power. It is used to denote immense value and financial success.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include 'yard' as slang for a billion dollars and the numerical value of 1,000,000,000.
See Also
A term used to describe something of immense value, typically denoting a financial amount of one billion dollars.