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mib

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /mɪb/

KK: /mɪb/

noun
Definition

A unit of digital information that is equal to 1,048,576 bytes, or 1024 kibibytes.


Example

The file size is 5 mib, which is about 5 million bytes.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that a mib is actually a unit of data measurement?
Sloth B
Really? I had no idea what it stood for.
Sloth A
Yeah, it's equal to 1024 kibibytes, which is a lot of data!
Sloth B
That's interesting! I guess I need to pay more attention to these tech terms.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
megabyte
kibibyte
byte
Antonyms
gigabyte
terabyte
petabyte
Root Explanation

This word originates from Old English, meaning a small or insignificant thing. The term 'mib' is often used in dialects to refer to something minor or trivial.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mib' as referring to something small or insignificant, helping you remember that it describes a minor thing.

Visually Confused Words
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