Meaning
A trillion is a numerical value equal to one thousand billion, often used in financial and economic contexts to denote large quantities.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse trillion with billion; remember that a trillion is 1,000 times larger than a billion.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
government
announced
a
plan
to
invest
a
trillion
dollars
in
public
transport
this
year
.
The
mayor
explained
how
the
money
would
improve
trains
and
buses
across
the
city
and
add
more
frequent
services
.
Engineers
have
been
working
for
months
to
prepare
new
routes
and
stations
,
and
residents
hope
the
changes
will
reduce
traffic
and
pollution
.
Despite
some
concerns
about
the
cost
,
most
people
believe
the
long
-
term
benefits
will
be
worth
the
wait
.
Common Phrases
trillion dollars
trillion euros
trillion tons
Synonyms
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