GI
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GI Gi or gi may refer to:
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In sports and martial arts:
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In geography:
Other uses:
In science and measurement:
- Galvanized iron, iron that has been electrochemically rustproofed with zinc
- Gastrointestinal, a division of the human anatomy in medicine
- GenInfo Identifier, a database key in the NCBI's GenbankGenBankThe GenBank sequence database is an open access, annotated collection of all publicly available nucleotide sequences and their protein translations. This database is produced and maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information as part of the International Nucleotide Sequence...
database - Geodætisk InstitutGeodætisk InstitutGeodætisk Institut was a Danish state-run cartographic institute.It was created by law number 82, of March 31, 1928, combining Generalstabens Topografiske Afdeling and Den danske Gradmaaling, two institutions that did somewhat overlapping cartographic and topographic mapping of Denmark...
, a former Danish cartographic institute - Geographic information
- Geographical indicationGeographical indicationA geographical indication is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin...
- Geophysical InstituteGeophysical InstituteThe Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks conducts research into space physics and aeronomy; atmospheric sciences; snow, ice, and permafrost; seismology; volcanology; and tectonics and sedimentation. It was founded in 1946 by the United States Congress...
, a research institution at the University of Alaska Fairbanks - The complexity class GI of problems reducible to the graph isomorphism problem
- Gill (volume), a U.S. unit of volume equal to 4 U.S. fluid ounces and an Imperial unit equal to 5 imperial fluid ounces
- Global illuminationGlobal illuminationGlobal illumination is a general name for a group of algorithms used in 3D computer graphics that are meant to add more realistic lighting to 3D scenes...
, the rendering of light in 3D computer graphics scenes - Glycemic indexGlycemic indexThe glycemic index, glycaemic index, or GI is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion and release glucose rapidly into the bloodstream have a high GI; carbohydrates that break down more slowly, releasing glucose more...
, a ranking system for carbohydrates based on their effect on blood glucose levels - Granuloma inguinale, an alternate name for donovanosis, a bacterial infection
- GibiBinary prefixIn computing, a binary prefix is a specifier or mnemonic that is prepended to the units of digital information, the bit and the byte, to indicate multiplication by a power of 2...
or Gi, the IEEE prefix that represents 230 - Gilbert (unit) (Gb or Gi), a former CGS unit of magnetomotive force or magnetic potential
- Gi protein, a heterotrimeric G protein subunit which has an inhibitory effect
- Guard intervalGuard intervalIn telecommunications, guard intervals are used to ensure that distinct transmissions do not interfere with one another. These transmissions may belong to different users or to the same user ....
, a delay used in telecommunications to prevent signal interference
In sports and martial arts:
- Greg InglisGreg InglisGreg Inglis is an Australian professional rugby league player for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. A Queensland State of Origin and Australian international representative outside back, Inglis joined the Rabbitohs in 2011 after much controversy.Inglis is a versatile back, having played in several...
, Australian rugby league footballer nicknamed "GI" - KeikogiKeikogior dōgi is a uniform for training, used in martial arts derived from Japan, or budō. . The prototype for the modern keikogi emerged in the late 19th century. The keikogi was developed by judo founder Kano Jigoro...
or dogi, the traditional training uniform in Japanese or Japanese derived martial arts include.- JudogiJudogiJudogi is the formal Japanese name for the traditional uniform used for Judo practice and competition. It is actually derived from traditional articles of Japanese clothing. Jigoro Kano derived the original judogi from the kimono and other Japanese garments around the turn of the 20th century, and...
- AikidogiAikidogiAikidogi is the formal Japanese name for the uniform used for Aikido training. Most practitioners simply call it a gi or dogi...
- KarategiKarategiKarategi is the Japanese name for the karate training uniform.A karategi is somewhat similar to a judogi as it shares a common origin, however the material and cut of the uniform is generally much lighter and looser fitting. The heaviest of Karategi are only 16 oz compared to some judogi at...
- JujutsugiJujutsugiJujutsugi is the Japanese name for a jujutsu training uniform.For traditional jujutsu only a judogi or a karategi is allowed....
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu giBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu giThe gi used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was adapted from the uniform commonly used in Japanese martial arts. It is typically composed of a heavy cotton jacket and reinforced trousers. A cloth belt is worn over the gi, both to keep the jacket closed, and as a signifier of the skill/rank of the...
- Judogi
- Group I (also written Grade I or Group 1), in horse racingHorse racingHorse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
, younger horses generally represented by the lower number; listings 1–3 are usually Roman numerals
In music:
- (GI)(GI)is the only studio album from American punk band The Germs. The title stands for "Germs Incognito", an alternate name the band used to obtain bookings when their early reputation kept them out of Los Angeles-area clubs...
, an album by The Germs
In geography:
- Gary, IndianaGary, IndianaGary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city is in the southeastern portion of the Chicago metropolitan area and is 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The population is 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh-largest city in the state. It borders Lake Michigan and is known...
, United States - Grand Island, NebraskaGrand Island, NebraskaGrand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 48,520 at the 2010 census.Grand Island is home to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center which is the sole agency responsible for training law enforcement officers throughout the state,...
, United States - Green Island, New ZealandGreen Island, New ZealandGreen Island is an island off the coast of Dunedin, New Zealand, also the name of one of the city's suburbs. The suburb is not on the sea — formerly a borough, it took its name from the Green Island bush, uncleared native forest extending from the valley where the town is centred over the hills...
- GibraltarGibraltarGibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean. A peninsula with an area of , it has a northern border with Andalusia, Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar is the major landmark of the region...
, ISO 3166-1 country code - .gi.gi-Second-Level Domain Names:* .com.gi* .ltd.gi* .gov.gi* .mod.gi* .edu.gi* .org.gi-Trivia:Because of the coincidence in abbreviation, it has also been used for some official domains for the Spanish city Girona...
, Gibraltar's country code top-level domain
Other uses:
- G.I. (military), a nickname for a United States Army soldier
- Gi, an alternative name for the Mayan god ChaacChaacChaac is the name of the Maya rain deity. With his lightning axe, Chaac strikes the clouds and produces thunder and rain. Chaac corresponds to Tlaloc among the Aztecs.-Rain deities and rain makers:...
- Game InformerGame InformerGame Informer is an American-based monthly magazine featuring articles, news, strategy, and reviews of popular video games and associated consoles. It was formed in August 1991, when FuncoLand started publishing a six-page magazine, free in all its retail locations...
, a North American video game magazine - General InstrumentGeneral InstrumentGeneral Instrument was an electronics manufacturer based in Horsham, PA specializing in semiconductors and cable television equipment. The company was active until 1997, when it split into which was later acquired by Vishay Intertechnology in 2001, CommScope and NextLevel Systems General...
, an electronics company - Itek AirItek AirItek Air, Ltd is an airline based in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.-Destinations:As of October 2008, Itek Air operates scheduled passenger flights to the following destinations:People's Republic of China...
, IATA airline designator - Goethe-InstitutGoethe-InstitutThe Goethe-Institut is a non-profit German cultural institution operational worldwide, promoting the study of the German language abroad and encouraging international cultural exchange and relations. The Goethe-Institut also fosters knowledge about Germany by providing information on German...
, the German cultural affairs body