Gibibyte
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɪbɪˌbaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gibibyte is a noun meaning (computing) Strictly, 2³⁰ (1024³, or 1,073,741,824) bytes or 2¹⁰ (1024) mebibytes, as opposed to a gigabyte.
Meaning
(computing) Strictly, 2³⁰ (1024³, or 1,073,741,824) bytes or 2¹⁰ (1024) mebibytes, as opposed to a gigabyte.
Example Sentences
In the example above, it appears that using gigabytes inflates the drive capacity by well over one gigabyte (or gibibyte—take your pick).
Word Forms
- gibibytes
Synonyms for gibibyte
Depending on context, synonyms include GiB.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gibibit, gigabyte, gigabit, gigabase, gigabuck, gigabaud.
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