noun Uncommon

FLOPS

FLOPS (noun) means a measure of computing speed: the number of floating-point operations a computer can perform per second. Example: “The new chip can perform trillions of flops per second.”

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.

noun

A measure of computing speed: the number of floating-point operations a computer can perform per second.

"The new chip can perform trillions of flops per second."

How to use FLOPS

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA unit measuring how fast a computer can do calculations.

When to use it

Technical computing term, usually seen as megaflops, gigaflops, teraflops, etc.

Vocabulary Flow

Build your vocabulary from words like FLOPS.

Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.

Start vocabulary practice

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Test yourself on “FLOPS” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The new chip can perform trillions of _____ per second.

Etymology

An acronym for "floating-point operations per second."

Rhymes for FLOPS

ops hops tops pops cops mops props

See all rhymes for FLOPS →

Frequently asked questions

What does “FLOPS” mean?

The word “FLOPS” means a measure of computing speed: the number of floating-point operations a computer can perform per second. In plain terms, a unit measuring how fast a computer can do calculations.

How do you use “FLOPS” in a sentence?

Here is “FLOPS” used in a sentence: “The new chip can perform trillions of flops per second.”

What part of speech is “FLOPS”?

“FLOPS” is a noun.

Is “FLOPS” a common word?

“FLOPS” is an uncommon word in modern English.