GIF

GIF

[jif]
noun Computers.
1.
a set of standards and file format for storage of digital color images and short animations.
2.
a file or image stored in this format.

Origin:
1985–90; g(raphic) i(nterchange) f(ormat)

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GIF (ɡɪf) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a.  a standard compressed file format used for pictures
 b.  a picture held in this format
 
[C20: from g(raphic) i(nterchange) f(ormat)]

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GIF definition


Graphics Interchange Format

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GIF
graphics interchange format
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