gigacycle

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Definition Noun : - A unit of frequency equal to one billion (10⁹) cycles per second : This is the primary meaning of "gigacycle," referring to a measurement of very high frequency, particularly in electronics, radio, and physics. It is synonymous with the modern unit "gigahertz" (GHz). Usage Examples Noun : The new processor operates at a speed of several gigacycles. (This describes the clock...