megabyte
|meg/a/byte|
B1
/ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪt/
large data unit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'megabyte' originates from the combination of 'mega-' meaning 'large' and 'byte,' a unit of digital information.
Historical Evolution
'megabyte' was formed in the late 20th century as computing technology advanced and larger units of data storage were needed.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a large byte,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of digital information storage equal to 1,024 kilobytes or 1,048,576 bytes.
The file size is 5 megabytes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/13 01:21