Meaning of the word trillion in English

What does trillion mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

trillion

US /ˈtrɪl.jən/
UK /ˈtrɪl.jən/
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Number

a million million (1,000,000,000,000 or 10^12)

Example:
The national debt is now several trillion dollars.
The company's market capitalization reached one trillion dollars.