Definition of «bit»

In computer science, a bit is the most basic unit of information. It can have one of two values: 0 or 1. Bits are used to represent data in binary code, which is the language that computers use to process and store information.

Usage examples

  1. Can you give me a bit more information about the topic?
  2. She took a small bit of the cake and left the rest for others.
  3. It will take a bit of time to complete this project.
  4. He spoke a bit too loudly and everyone turned to look at him.
  5. Could you lend me a bit of money until I get paid?
  6. The computer is running a bit slowly today.
  7. This problem requires a bit of brainstorming.
  8. I am feeling a bit tired after staying up late last night.
  9. She was a bit disappointed when she didn't get the promotion.
  10. I'll just have a bit of salad, please.

Sentences with «bit»

  • «There are buildings now that get millions of bits of data a day,» he says. (inc.com)
  • While funeral services were traditionally «a little bit more of a standard offering,» he said, people are now looking for professionals to help them arrange and deliver on the event. (cnbc.com)
  • I used to try to manage difficult people, and I tried, I think, a little bit too long. (radiateinc.com)
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