This question has nothing to do with mainframes (other than that I am trying
to name an option for a mainframe program) but I know there are some
ultra-precise word jockeys here.

What is the correct term for K, M or G type notation? If I had integers 1234
and 4560000, what would you call it if they were formatted as "1.234K" and
"4.56M"? OTOH, what would be the contrasting term for "normal" notation:
"1234" and "4560000"? 

What would you call a program option to do things one way or the other? I
want ______ notation output or ______ notation output.

It's effectively a kind of floating point notation, but is there a more
precise term?

Thanks all,
Charles 

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