Homonym: Tera- (Prefix)
The prefix "tera-" is a metric prefix in the International System of Units (SI) that denotes a factor of one trillion, or 10^12. It is commonly used in scientific and technical contexts to express large quantities, such as in computing, where it can refer to terabytes (TB) of data storage.
In addition to computing, "tera-" is also used in fields like physics and engineering. For example, a terawatt (TW) measures power, indicating one trillion watts. This prefix helps simplify communication about large numbers, making it easier to understand and compare vast quantities in various disciplines.