CG
|siː-dʒiː|
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initialism for two-word technical terms
Etymology
'CG' originates from modern English as an initialism formed from the initial letters of multi-word terms such as 'computer graphics' and 'center of gravity'.
'CG' developed as a written and spoken abbreviation in the 20th century: for 'centre/center of gravity' in earlier scientific texts and later for 'computer graphics' with the rise of computer imaging; each usage arose independently from the two-word phrases and was shortened to the initials 'C' and 'G'.
Initially used as an abbreviation for 'centre/center of gravity' in physics and engineering, the initials later became widely used in computing and media to mean 'computer graphics' (and as other specialized abbreviations), so the specific referent depends on context.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
abbreviation for 'computer graphics' or 'computer-generated imagery' — images or visual effects created or rendered using computers.
The movie used a lot of CG to create the monsters.
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Noun 2
abbreviation for 'center of gravity' (or 'centre of gravity') — the point at which the weight of an object may be considered to act.
Check that the aircraft's CG is within safe limits before takeoff.
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Noun 3
abbreviation occasionally used for (human) chorionic gonadotropin (more commonly written hCG) — a hormone produced in pregnancy.
The lab measured CG levels to monitor the pregnancy.
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Noun 4
military abbreviation for 'Commanding General' — the senior officer in command of a formation or installation.
The CG reviewed the readiness reports this morning.
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