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contig

contig

9.7
Touching and joined with no gaps, often about memory or DNA
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɒntɪɡ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : contiguo
  • In genome assembly, a contig sequence is formed by overlapping DNA fragments.

Examples

  • Engineers prefer contig memory regions for faster processing in some applications.

  • The data must be stored in a contig block to ensure efficient access.

  • The contig sequences were analyzed for mutations.

  • Researchers found a contig that linked two important genes.

  • In genome sequencing, scientists analyze a contig to ensure it accurately represents overlapping DNA fragments.

  • When processing large datasets, using a contig layout helps improve the efficiency of data retrieval.

  • Systems designed for high performance often rely on contig memory allocation to reduce access times.

Synonyms

continuous
vscontig
141 3.7

Without a break or gap, for example in a curve

is mainly about physical blocks touching without gaps in computing
end-to-end
vscontig
1 4.2

Arranged one after another so each piece touches the next to form a line

is used for continuous connected blocks in computing and genomics
conterminous
vscontig
1 9.5

Next to another place and sharing a border

is the technical term for gapless sequence connections in genomics

How Continuous

continuous
141 3.7
contig
  • Specialized
9.7
fragmented
9 4.4

Surface Forms

contig positive

Etymology

Contig comes from Latin parts con- ('with') and tangere ('to touch'), the same idea behind the common word contact. So, contig means 'touching' or 'connected without gaps'.