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Astronomical

usgb/ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkl/Volume
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Used to emphasize that something is extremely, perhaps excessively, large or significant. SlideThe amount of data we need to process is astronomical.
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Doesn't always mean related to space; can describe anything very large. SlideHe has an astronomical number of followers on social media.
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Often used to express hyperbole or overstate, not always an exact measurement. SlideThe lottery jackpot reached an astronomical sum!