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flops

[flops]

noun

Computers.
  1. a measure of computer speed, equal to the number of floating-point operations the computer can perform per second (used especially in combination withmega-, giga-, tera- ).



flops

acronym

  1. floating-point operations per second: used as a measure of computer processing power (in combination with a prefix)

    megaflops

    gigaflops

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ 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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One of the children is much older and bigger than Ethan, and bounces "forcefully", while Ethan flops around, "like a rag doll", the prosecution said.

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There have also been major flops such as Humane’s AI pin, a wearable virtual voice-operated assistant that was criticized for various issues such as providing inaccurate information and overheating.

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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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