Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ter
prefix
/tɛr/
Definition
A prefix used in various scientific and technical terms, typically indicating a factor of ten or representing a component of a larger system.
Examples
- Terabyte (TB) – A data storage unit that is equal to 1,024 gigabytes.
- Terahertz (THz) – A unit of frequency equal to one trillion hertz.
- Terrestrial – Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to water or air.
Meaning
The term ‘ter’ is often associated with larger units of measure in digital storage and data, such as terabyte (TB), which equals one trillion bytes. It is also used in various specialized fields to indicate proportions or multiples.
Synonyms
- tera- (as a prefix)
- trillion (in numerical context)
