binary digit
Computing's smallest unit
A binary digit is the smallest unit of information in computing, representing one of two possible states: 0 or 1.
All digital data reduces to sequences of binary digits.
Usually shortened to bit: a 64-bit processor, The file is several megabits.
- base twoNumeral system using 0,1
- ones and zerosBinary digits
- zeroNumerical absence of quantity
- bitSmall amount or portion
- two-stateHaving two conditions
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