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bit

The smallest unit of digital information.

Also known as: bits

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

bit — The smallest unit of digital information.

This general term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: Kilobyte byte.

Related Technical Terms

Kilobyte
One thousand bytes. General
byte
A unit of digital information made of 8 bits. General
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