lb

lb

synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples & translations of lb in English

English Online Dictionary. What means lb‎? What does lb mean?

Translingual

Etymology

(computer science): From New Latin logarithmus binarii (binary logarithm).

Symbol

lb

  1. (computer science) Binary logarithm; logarithm to the base 2.
    lb(x)=log2(x){displaystyle \mathrm (x)=\log _(x)}. lb(2)=1{displaystyle \mathrm (2)=1}
  2. (international standards) ISO 639-1 language code for Luxembourgish.

Usage notes

(computer science): The ISO 80000-2:2019 standard prescribes this symbol for the binary logarithm.

Synonyms

  • ld
  • lg

Related terms

  • ln
  • log

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paʊnd/
  • Rhymes: -aʊnd
  • Homophone: pound

Etymology 1

(unit of weight): Abbreviation of libra.

Alternative forms

  • (pound): LB., Lb., lb., Lb, LB

Noun

lb (plural lbs or lbs.)

  1. A pound (unit of weight).
Derived terms
  • ft-lb
  • The struck-through abbreviation ℔ simplified to the pound sign (octothorpe) #.
  • lbf

Etymology 2

Abbreviation

Noun

lb (plural lbs)

  1. (cricket) leg bye

Anagrams

  • B/L, BL

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