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garbage in, garbage out(computing, information technology) If input data is not complete, accurate, and timely, then the resulting output is unreliable and of no useful value.1963, Raymond Crowley, "Robot Tax Collector Seeks Indications of 'Fudging'," Times Daily (Alabama, USA), 1 April (retrieved 26 July 2010):Officials explained that the quality of the computer's work depends on the quality of the data fed into it. Neil Hoke, administrative assistant to Stewart, quoted an adage of computer men: "Garbage in, garbage out."2008, Roger K. Lewis, "'In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software," Washington Post, 19 July (retrieved 26 July 2010):The old caveat "GIGO"Rate it:

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thanks a heapSynonym of thanks a lotRate it:

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heap onTo give someone a lot of, especially moreso than is appropriate or that the recipient can handle.Rate it:

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heap upTo increase over a period of time; to accumulate.Rate it:

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heap upTo make an untidy pile of.Rate it:

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heap withTo pile on a great deal of.Rate it:

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base over apexFalling over in a jumbled heap.Rate it:

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pile upTo form a pile, stack, or heap.Rate it:

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beneficia in aliquem conferreto heap benefits upon...Rate it:

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cela lui a coûté un argent fou (fam.)That cost him a heap of money.Rate it:

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GIGOGarbage in, garbage out. The integrity of the output is dependent on the integrity of the input.Rate it:

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il tomba les quatre fers en l'air(lit.) He fell on his back; (fig.) He was struck all of a heap.Rate it:

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maledictis aliquem onerare, lacerareto heap abuse on some one.Rate it:

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rubbish in, rubbish outAlternative form of garbage in, garbage out.Rate it:

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scelus scelere cumulare (Catil. 1. 6. 14)to heap crime on crime.Rate it:

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trash pandaA raccoon, especially one that forages in garbage cans.Rate it:

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