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Definition quadrillion in American English

quadrillion noun

noun
1

one thousand million million - the number 1 followed by 15 zeros; also referred to as 10 to the power 15

Example

The current temporary calm is all Bernanke can hope to achieve before $2 quadrillion of liquidity collapses onto whatever truly tangible assets exist.

Definition quadrillion in American English