Bit

nounid 1675·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.

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Classifications

Entity Type

Data85%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Sensitivity

95%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Information Class

95%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Variants

synonym
actbitechippiecesecondsnatchspot
plural
Bits
possessive
Bit's
pluralpossessive
Bits'

Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
§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.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 22 sensesview framework →
§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.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
§1
A contraction of the term Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation.
FIPS PUB 180-41 senseview framework →
§1
A binary digit having a value of 0 or 1.
Wordset Dictionary11 sensesview framework →
§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
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
A contraction of the term Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation.
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