### Question
How is the "exascale computing" defined?


### Answer
The term **exascale computing** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 5541* as follows -

> computing through the use of a computing machine that performs near or above 10 to the 18th power operations per second

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 5541*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 81-HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING > SUBCHAPTER III-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY HIGH-END COMPUTING REVITALIZATION**

