Pronunciation
me*ga
MEH-ga
Etymology
- Greek megas, big
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by one million. Symbol: M
(Computing) Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 220 (= 1,048,576). Note: Because this meaning is in conflict with the meaning used with other units, the alternative mebi- has been proposed.
(also megalo- or, before a vowel, megal-) Very large.
(informal) Very large or impressive. (Also written separately as an adjective; see Adjective below.)
