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flops
[ flops ]
noun
Computers.
- a measure of computer speed, equal to the number of floating-point operations the computer can perform per second (used especially in combination with mega-, giga-, tera- ).
flops
acronym for
- floating-point operations per second: used as a measure of computer processing power (in combination with a prefix)
gigaflops
megaflops
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Word History and Origins
Origin of flops1
First recorded in 1985–90; shortening of fl(oating-point) op(erations per) s(econd)
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Example Sentences
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The lyricist said the show would also include "big flops, strange songs and different versions" as well as the possibility of singing himself.
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Nonetheless, the string of flops has led to questions about their leadership and created uncertainty at the studio, which has already gone through a major shakeup this year.
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Officers found a toothbrush and a pair of flip flops at her flat.
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The figures reflect a year of high-profile flops, with A-list games like Concord, Suicide Squad and Skull & Bones all failing to find an audience.
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