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Usage notes: Standard output for various common Linux programmes. Since Linux is by far the most used operating system, this is not rare, even if its use is confined to software manuals and outputs.
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# The [[IEC]] prefix meaning 2<sup>10</sup> = 1,024. Compare [[kilo-]], meaning 10<sup>3</sup> = 1,000, a [[thousand]]. Abbreviation: [[Ki]]
# The [[IEC]] prefix meaning 2<sup>10</sup> = 1,024. Compare [[kilo-]], meaning 10<sup>3</sup> = 1,000, a [[thousand]]. Abbreviation: [[Ki]]

====Usage notes====
Not in widespread use, this [[binary]] multiple prefix was established to make various units used in computing precise and unambiguous.

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See also: kibi

English

Etymology

Blend of kilo- +‎ binary.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 376: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈkɪbi/

Prefix

IEC binary prefix
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kibi-

  1. The IEC prefix meaning 210 = 1,024. Compare kilo-, meaning 103 = 1,000, a thousand. Abbreviation: Ki