Sgi

/ˌɛsˌdʒiˈaɪ/ noun

Definition

Acronym most commonly referring to Silicon Graphics Inc., a former computer company known for high-end graphics workstations.

Etymology

Modern acronym from Silicon Graphics Incorporated, founded in 1981. Named for silicon (the semiconductor material) and graphics (visual computing capabilities).

Kelly Says

SGI workstations were the Hollywood magic behind groundbreaking CGI in movies like Jurassic Park and Terminator 2. Their distinctive purple cube computers became symbols of high-tech innovation in the 1990s digital revolution.

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