Meaning of 'Garbage in, garbage out'
What does the saying 'Garbage in, garbage out' mean?
Idiom: Garbage in, garbage out
Meaning:
If a computer system or database is built badly, then the results will be bad.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Technology & science |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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