bit
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/bɪt/
small piece
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bit' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bitt', where 'bitt' meant 'small piece'.
Historical Evolution
'bitt' changed from Old English word 'bitt' and eventually became the modern English word 'bit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small piece', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'small piece or quantity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small piece or quantity of something.
He gave me a bit of his sandwich.
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Noun 2
a unit of information in computing, representing a binary digit.
The file size is 8 bits.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35