giga-
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek γίγας (gigas, “giant”); cognate to giant.
Pronunciation [edit]
Prefix [edit]
giga-
- In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 109. Symbol: G
- (computing) Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 230 or 1,073,741,824
Usage notes [edit]
In computing, meaning is ambiguous between 109 = 1,000,000,000 and 230 = 1,073,741,824. For precision, gibi- specifically means the binary 230; see binary prefix for discussion.
Synonyms [edit]
- (230): gibi-
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Translations [edit]
SI prefix
Finnish [edit]
Prefix [edit]
giga-
French [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: ʒi.ɡa
Prefix [edit]
giga-
Italian [edit]
Prefix [edit]
giga-