lb
Translingual
Etymology
(computer science): From New Latin logarithmus binarii (“binary logarithm”).
Symbol
lb
- (computer science) Binary logarithm; logarithm to the base 2.
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- (international standards) ISO 639-1 language code for Luxembourgish.
Usage notes
(computer science): The ISO 80000-2:2019 standard prescribes this symbol for the binary logarithm.
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /paʊnd/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -aʊnd
- Homophone: pound
Etymology 1
(unit of weight): Abbreviation of libra.
Derived terms
- ft-lb
- The struck-through abbreviation ℔ simplified to the pound sign (octothorpe) #.
- lbf
Etymology 2
Abbreviation
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