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GIGO

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GIGO

(Garbage In Garbage Out) "Bad input produces bad output." Data entry is critical. All possible tests should be made on data entered into a computer.

"Garbage In, Gospel Out"
An alternate meaning. Many people have complete faith in computer output!


GIGO [′gī‚gō]
(computer science)

GIGO - Garbage In, Garbage Out


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In visioning, as in so many other processes, the GIGO (garbage in, garbage out) principle prevails.
As my friends in information management are fond of saying, GIGO -- garbage in, garbage out.
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