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GIF, n. Computing.
Brit. |dʒɪf|, |gɪf|, U.S. |gɪf|, |dʒɪf|
Forms: Also with lower-case initials.
[Acronym ‹ initial letters of Graphics Interchange Format.]
A standard format for encoding images as compressed colour bitmap graphics files which enables them to be displayed, stored, and transmitted between networks. Also: an image encoded in this format; a file in which such an image is held (named with the file extension .gif). Freq. attrib.
1987InfoWorld (Nexis) 15 June 25 Compuserve Inc. announced a file format that allows users of incompatible PCs to exchange graphics files. The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) allows Macintoshes, IBM PCs, PC XTs, PC ATs, PC-compatible computers, Atari STs, and Commodore Amiga PCs to exchange graphics files. 1993Compute Jan. 68/1 The program offers..the ability to view CompuServe GIF pictures as you download them. 1995.net Feb. 73/1 If you can't save pictures as gifs, then now is a good time to find yourself a picture converter. 2003Internet Advisor Nov. 32/2 When using animated GIFs, do so sparingly, because the jagged nature of their animation is jarring, and can be annoying if there are many of them on a page. |