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byte

A unit of digital information made of 8 bits.

Also known as: bytes

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

byte — A unit of digital information made of 8 bits.

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: Megabyte Kilobyte.

Related Technical Terms

Kilobyte
One thousand bytes. General
Megabyte
One million bytes. General
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