astronomical number; huge figure
Meanings
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astronomical number; extremely large number (as used in astronomy)
technicalTechnical term referring to numbers in the hundreds of millions or larger, commonly used in astronomical calculations and measurements.
The average distance between Earth and the Sun is about 150 million kilometers, an astronomical number to ordinary people.
Astronomical research often involves calculations with astronomical numbers.
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A light-year is a distance unit of astronomical magnitude.
noun
astronomical figure; huge amount (figurative)
Used figuratively to describe any extremely large number, amount, or cost, often in economic, statistical, or financial contexts.
The compensation amount for this accident is an astronomical figure.
Restoring this ancient building requires an astronomical amount of money.
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This tech company's market value has reached astronomical figures.