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giga-
giga- (symbol: G) A prefix indicating a multiple of one billion, 109, as in gigahertz and gigavolt. When the binary number system is used in a structure or process (as in semiconductor RAM or ROM) the prefix then indicates a multiple of 230, i.e. 1 073 741 824,
as in gigabyte and gigabit. The context usually clarifies which meaning is intended, although, being quite close numerically, the meanings are often considered more or less equivalent. |
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JOHN DAINTITH. "giga-." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN DAINTITH. "giga-." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-giga.html JOHN DAINTITH. "giga-." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-giga.html |
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giga- (pronounced ‘jigga’) From the Greek gigas meaning ‘giant’, a prefix (symbol G) attached to SI units, meaning the unit × 109 (e.g. 2 Gm = 2 gigametres = 2 × 109 m).
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "giga-." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "giga-." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-giga.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "giga-." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-giga.html |
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giga- from the Greek gigas meaning ‘giant’, a prefix (symbol G) attached to SI units, meaning the unit ×109 (e.g. 2Gm = 2 gigametres = 2 ×109m).
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "giga-." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "giga-." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-giga.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "giga-." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-giga.html |
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giga- • comb. form used in units of measurement: 1. denoting a factor of 109: gigahertz. 2. Comput. denoting a factor of 230. |
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"giga-." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "giga-." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-giga.html "giga-." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-giga.html |
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giga- Symbol G. A prefix used in the metric system to denote one thousand million times. For example, 109 joules = 1 gigajoule (GJ).
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"giga-." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "giga-." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-giga.html "giga-." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-giga.html |
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