gibi-
Etymology
Blend of giga- + binary.
Prefix
IEC binary prefix | ||
Gi | ||
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- The IEC prefix meaning 230 = 1,0243 = 1,073,741,824. Compare giga-, meaning 109 = 1,0003 = 1,000,000,000, a billion.
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.