gibi-

See also: gibi

English

Etymology

Blend of giga- +‎ binary.

Pronunciation

  • (prefix) IPA(key): /ˈɡɪbɪ-/
  • (word) IPA(key): /ˈɡɪbi/
  • Rhymes: -ɪbi

Prefix

IEC binary prefix
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gibi-

  2. The IEC prefix meaning 230 = 1,0243 = 1,073,741,824.
    Alternative form: Gi-
    Synonym: giga- (deprecated in this sense)
    Coordinate terms: giga-, G- (“109 = 1,0003 = 1 000 000 000”)

Usage notes

Not yet in widespread use, this binary multiple prefix was established to make various units used in computing precise. See binary prefix for discussion.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with gibi-
gibibit
gibibyte
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