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FLOPS (FLOPS) (noun)
In computing, FLOPS is an acronym meaning FLeating point Operations Per Second: The FLOPS is a measure of a computer's performance, especially in fields of scientific calculations that make heavy use of floating point calculations, similar to instructions per second.
flops (FLOPS) (verb)
1. To sit down or to lie down in a relaxed way and letting the body fall: Angelia just flops onto the couch whenever she finishes her exercises.
2. To fail completely; to founder: If Carl's new play flops one more time, he says he is going to find a new career.
2. To fail completely; to founder: If Carl's new play flops one more time, he says he is going to find a new career.
When David flops down in the chair in front of his computer, he wants to check the FLOPS to make sure the calculations are performing properly.
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