noun a small piece or quantity of something
verb past tense of 'bite', to use the teeth to cut into something
adverb to a small extent; somewhat
A bit is the smallest unit of data in a computer, typically represented as a 0 or 1 in binary code.
Bits are used to measure data transfer rates and storage capacity in IT systems.
Bits are essential for data representation and processing in data science and analytics.
Bits play a crucial role in encryption algorithms and secure communication protocols to protect data.
In telecommunications, a bit is a unit of information that can represent two distinct states, such as on/off or high/low.
Bits are fundamental building blocks in digital electronics, used to represent and manipulate data.
In quantum computing, quantum bits or qubits are the basic units of information processing.
Bits are used to transmit and receive data in IoT devices and networks.
In the context of writing, 'bit' can refer to a small piece of information or a short section of a larger work, such as a bit of dialogue or a comedic bit in a script.
Psychologists may use 'bit' colloquially to refer to a small piece of information or insight gained from a client during a therapy session, such as 'I got a bit of information about their childhood trauma.'