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Etymology 1
SI decree on gigabyte vs. gibibyte

Abbreviation
GiB?

1. SI abbreviation for gibibyte or gibibytes.

Synonyms
GB computing

Etymology 2
Unknown origin (18th century)

Noun
gib

1. obsolete A bolt or wedge made from wood or metal used for holding a machine part in place.

Verb
en-verb|gibs|gibbing|gibbed

1. obsolete To fasten in place with a gib.

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