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Bit

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026
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A contraction of the term Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation.

Framework senses

5 senses across 4 frameworks
SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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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.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 22 sensesview framework →
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A binary digit having a value of 0 or 1.
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A contraction of the term Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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A contraction of the term Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation.
FIPS PUB 180-41 senseview framework →
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A binary digit having a value of 0 or 1.
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