bit (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 23
def a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit)
def the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states
examples there are 8 bits in a byte
Outgoing links
Hypernym unit of measurement, unit
Part holonym byte
Hyponym parity bit, parity, check bit
Incoming links
Hyponym unit of measurement, unit
Hypernym parity bit, parity, check bit
Part meronym byte

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