lb
Translingual edit
Etymology edit
(computer science): From New Latin logarithmus binarii (“binary logarithm”).
Symbol edit
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 edit
(computer science): The ISO 80000-2:2019 standard prescribes this symbol for the binary logarithm.
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English edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
(unit of weight): Abbreviation of libra.
Alternative forms edit
Noun edit
Derived terms edit
- ft-lb
- The struck-through abbreviation ℔ simplified to the pound sign (octothorpe) #.
- lbf
Etymology 2 edit
Abbreviation
Noun edit
lb (plural lbs)