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A contiguous group of binary digits is commonly called a bit string, bit vector or a single-dimensional (or multi-dimensional) [[bit array]]. A group of eight bits is called a [[byte]], while a group of four bits is called a [[nibble]]. Most programming languages associate the [[Boolean]] [[data type]] to the underlying storage of a single bit. | A contiguous group of binary digits is commonly called a bit string, bit vector or a single-dimensional (or multi-dimensional) [[bit array]]. A group of eight bits is called a [[byte]], while a group of four bits is called a [[nibble]]. Most programming languages associate the [[Boolean]] [[data type]] to the underlying storage of a single bit. | ||
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Revision as of 21:22, 2 November 2024
A bit is the most basic unit of information in computing and digital communication. The name is a portmanteau of binary digit. The bit represents one of two logical states with one of two possible values; these values being 0 and 1, but can be represented as false or true respectively.
The symbol for the binary digit is either "bit" or "b". It is important to note, that a byte is represented by the uppercase "B".
A contiguous group of binary digits is commonly called a bit string, bit vector or a single-dimensional (or multi-dimensional) bit array. A group of eight bits is called a byte, while a group of four bits is called a nibble. Most programming languages associate the Boolean data type to the underlying storage of a single bit.
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