AGI

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abbreviation or noun (1)

variants or less commonly A.G.I.
plural AGIs also A.G.I.s
a
: the potential capability of computer systems or algorithms to match or exceed human cognitive abilities (such as reasoning and learning)
AGI, as it's known, is widely seen as the ultimate aim of generative AI companies—an artificial, humanlike intelligence that can be applied to a wide range of tasks.—Morgan Meaker
b
: an artificial intelligence system having this capability
There's a debate about definitions of AGI, but we've always thought about it as a system that has the ability to exhibit all the cognitive capabilities we have as humans.—Steven Levy
For the past decade, the conversation around artificial intelligence has been consumed by the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): systems that can reason broadly like a human mind.—Michael Koch
Unlike current AI-powered developments, AGI agents are more adaptable to any area and more proactive when making decisions autonomously.—Jean Leon

AGI

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abbreviation or noun (2)

plural AGIs
: an individual's gross income minus the total amount in deductions allowed by law : adjusted gross income
Your AGI is your total income from all sources minus certain adjustments such as student loan interest, alimony payments and retirement contributions.—Leah Daniels
To qualify for the tax credit, filers must be under certain thresholds for adjusted gross income, or AGI.—Leada Gore

Examples of AGI in a Sentence

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Collaboration is an important part of AGI Denim’s S/S ’28 innovation strategy. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 The comic is repped by Justin Gorkowitz of Polar Agency as well as AGI. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026 According to Kevin Roose’s The AGI Chronicles, OpenAI, and Altman in particular, feared political retribution from Musk, who now had his own competitor company in xAI, if he was allowed to take up all the oxygen in Washington. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026 Also, the arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI) does not mean the doom of creative artists, Hughes said. — Mark Schilling, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for AGI

Word History

First Known Use

Abbreviation Or Noun (1)

2002, in the meaning defined above

Abbreviation Or Noun (2)

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of AGI was in 1955

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“AGI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/AGI. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

Legal Definition

AGI

abbreviation
adjusted gross income
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