meg
Translation
megabyte
Examples
This file is about five megs.
This file is about five megs.
My internet speed is 100 megs per second.
My internet speed is 100 megs per second.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a unit of digital information (megabyte) The photo is about two megs in size.
Similar Words
Synonyms: MB
Etymology
Short for 'megabyte'. The prefix 'mega-' comes from the Greek word 'mégas', meaning 'great' or 'large'.
Memory Tips
Think 'mega' as in a 'mega-sized' file. One megabyte is roughly one million bytes.