lb
Translingual
Etymology 1
(computer science): From New Latin logarithmus binarii (“binary logarithm”).
Symbol
lb
- (computer science) Binary logarithm; logarithm to the base 2.
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Usage notes
(computer science): The ISO 80000-2:2019 standard prescribes this symbol for the binary logarithm.
Synonyms
Related terms
Etymology 2
(ISO code): Abbreviation of Luxembourgish Lëtzebuergesch or English Luxembourgish.
Symbol
lb
See also
- Wiktionary’s coverage of Luxembourgish terms
English
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
(unit of weight): Abbreviation of libra.
Alternative forms
Noun
Derived terms
- ft-lb
- The struck-through abbreviation ℔ simplified to the pound sign (octothorpe) #.
- lbf
Etymology 2
Abbreviation
Noun
lb (plural lbs)