Bit
nounverified·updated May 9, 2026
A contraction of the term Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation.
Framework senses
- §1
- The smallest unit of information storage; a contraction of the term "binary digit;" one of two symbolsÑ"0" (zero) and "1" (one) - that are used to represent binary numbers.
- §1
- A binary digit having a value of 0 or 1.
- §2 · sense_2_pending_review
- A contraction of the term Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation.
- §1
- A contraction of the term Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation.
- §1
- A binary digit having a value of 0 or 1.
- §1
- the cutting part of a drill
- §2
- piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding
- §3
- the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers
- §4
- a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
- §5
- a small fragment
- §6
- an instance of some kind
- §7
- a small amount of solid food
- §8
- a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
- §9
- a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit)
- §10
- a small piece or quantity of something
- §11
- an indefinitely short time