GIGO

/ˌgɪˈgoʊ/
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Definitions of GIGO
  1. noun
    (computer science) a rule stating that the quality of the output is a function of the quality of the input; put garbage in and you get garbage out
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    type of:
    prescript, rule
    prescribed guide for conduct or action
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