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GIGO
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GIGO  (gg, g-)
n. Computer Science
An informal rule holding that the integrity of output is dependent on the integrity of input.

[g(arbage) i(n,) g(arbage) o(ut).]

GIGO [ˈgaɪgəʊ]
n Computing slang
acronym for
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) garbage in, garbage out
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.GIGO - (computer science) a rule stating that the quality of the output is a function of the quality of the input; put garbage in and you get garbage out
computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
prescript, rule - prescribed guide for conduct or action
Translations
GIGO [ˈgaɪgəʊ] N ABBR (Comput) =garbage in, garbage outBEBS


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