Bit

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

A contraction of the term Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation.

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SANS Glossary of Security Terms

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 2

A binary digit having a value of 0 or 1.

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the cutting part of a drill

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the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers

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a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program

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a small fragment

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an instance of some kind

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a small amount of solid food

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a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

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a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit)

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a small piece or quantity of something

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an indefinitely short time

Classifications

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Variants

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plural
Bits
possessive
Bit's
pluralpossessive
Bits'