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One use of GED is for GEnealogical Data[base], or Genealogy Data. GED files have been used for decades in genealogical circles at least. So I think that's what

One use of GED is for GEnealogical Data[base], or Genealogy Data. GED files have been used for decades in genealogical circles at least. So I think that's what they're referring to? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GEDCOM https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GEDCOM, for example.

andrewem 6y ago
Yes, that's right. You can attach genealogy information to a genetic profile on the site, and the link says "GED".
jjeaff 6y ago
Additionally, I have always heard it pronounced like "jedcom" when referring to the files rather than G-E-D files.