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/bɪts/
(bit)
small piece
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bit' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bitt,' where 'bitt' meant 'a small piece.'
Historical Evolution
'bitt' changed from Old English word 'bitt' and eventually became the modern English word 'bit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small piece,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small piece or a binary digit.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small pieces or fragments of something.
She picked up the bits of broken glass.
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Noun 2
a binary digit, the smallest unit of data in a computer.
The file size is 8 bits.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 07:36