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Unit of information
The bit is the most basic unit of information in computing and digital communication. The name is a portmanteau of binary digit. The bit represents a logical
Bit
Topics referred to by the same term
computer. A bit is also used as a unit of information. Bit or BIT may also refer to: Drill bit, for drilling holes Screwdriver bit Tool bit, for lathe
Bit_(disambiguation)
American link management platform
Bitly is a URL shortening service and a link management platform. The company Bitly, Inc. was established in 2008. It is privately held and based in New
Bitly
Technology used in CPUs
The NX bit (no-execute bit) is a processor feature that separates areas of a virtual address space (the memory layout a program uses) into sections for
NX_bit
Computer architecture bit width
computer architecture, 64-bit integers, memory addresses, or other data units are those that are 64 bits wide. Also, 64-bit central processing units (CPU)
64-bit_computing
Fictional IPv4 header field indicating malicious intent
The evil bit is a fictional IPv4 packet header field proposed in a humorous April Fools' Day RFC from 2003, authored by Steve Bellovin. The Request for
Evil_bit
Unit of digital information, usually 8 bits
information that most commonly consists of eight bits. Historically, the byte was the number of bits used to encode a single character of text in a computer
Byte
Topics referred to by the same term
2-bit may refer to: 2-Bit, fictional character from The Power Universe 2-bit color, in computing 2 Bit Pie, an English electronic music group 2-bit architecture
2-bit
A fuzzy bit, also known as a flaky bit or a weak bit, is a bit cell on a digital storage medium that possesses no clear digital state. This can mean there
Fuzzy_bit
Peer-to-peer file sharing protocol
BitTorrent is a communication protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P), which enables users to distribute data and electronic files over the Internet
BitTorrent
Information transmission rate expressed in bits per second
computing, bit rate (bitrate or as a variable R) is the number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time. The bit rate is expressed as bits per
Bit_rate
Convention to identify bit positions
In computing, bit numbering is the convention used to identify the bit positions in a binary number. The bits can be those in a memory byte or word, or
Bit_numbering
Bit added to a binary string for error detection
A parity bit, or check bit, is a bit added to a string of binary code. Parity bits are a simple form of error detecting code. Parity bits are generally
Parity_bit
Computer architecture bit width
32-bit computing refers to computer architectures with a processor, memory, and other major components that operate on 32-bit units of data. Compared to
32-bit_computing
Type of cutting tool
A drill bit is a cutting tool used with a drill to remove material and create holes, typically with a circular cross-section. Drill bits are available
Drill_bit
Topics referred to by the same term
Bit rot may refer to: Software rot, the deterioration of unmaintained software Data degradation, the decay of electromagnetic charge in a computer's storage
Bit_rot
Number of bits used to represent a color
depth, also known as bit depth, is either the number of bits used to indicate the color of a single pixel, or the number of bits used for each color component
Color_depth
Topics referred to by the same term
computing, bit specification may mean: Computer hardware or software capabilities or design features expressed in terms of bit counts. Higher bit specification
Bit_specification
Computer science topic
operation operates on a bit string, a bit array or a binary numeral (considered as a bit string) at the level of its individual bits. It is a fast and simple
Bitwise_operation
Instruction for x86 processors
significant bit from EAX to the carry flag BT EAX, 2 BTS (Bit Test and Set) operates the same, but also sets the bit in the register, while BTR (Bit Test and
Bit_Test
Computer architecture bit width
computer architecture, 16-bit integers, memory addresses, or other data units are those that are 16 bits (2 octets) wide. Also, 16-bit central processing unit
16-bit_computing
Array data structure that compactly stores bits
A bit array (also known as bit map, bit set, bit string, or bit vector) is an array data structure that compactly stores bits. It can be used to implement
Bit_array
Computer approximation for real numbers
36 bits, organized as a 1-bit sign, an 8-bit exponent, and a 27-bit significand. Double precision: 72 bits, organized as a 1-bit sign, an 11-bit exponent
Floating-point_arithmetic
Horse equipment that fits in the mouth and is used to direct the horse
The bit is an item of a horse's tack. It usually refers to the assembly of components that contacts and controls the horse's mouth, and includes the cheekpieces
Bit_(horse)
Topics referred to by the same term
Bits or BITS may refer to: Plural of bit, computer memory unit. Drill bits, cutting tools used to create cylindrical holes Background Intelligent Transfer
Bits
Term with multiple meanings
bozo bit has been used in two contexts. Initially a weak copy protection system in the 1980s Apple classic Mac OS, the term "flipping the bozo bit" was
Bozo_bit
Number of bits of information recorded for each digital audio sample
(PCM), bit depth is the number of bits of information in each sample, and it directly corresponds to the resolution of each sample. Examples of bit depth
Audio_bit_depth
Former currency unit
bit is a colloquial expression referring to specific coins in various coinages throughout the world. For example the United States refers to 2 bits as
Bit_(money)
Algorithmically modifying data below the word level
Bit manipulation is the act of algorithmically manipulating bits or other pieces of data shorter than a word. Computer programming tasks that require bit
Bit_manipulation
Topics referred to by the same term
two-bit or two bits in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Two bits or two-bit may refer to: Quarter (United States coin), nicknamed "Two bits" Mr. Two Bits
Two_bits
Family of instruction set architectures
microprocessor and its 8-bit-external-bus variant, the 8088. The 8086 was introduced in 1978 as a fully 16-bit extension of Intel's 8-bit 8080 microprocessor
X86
Small acting role
In acting, a bit part is a role in which there is direct interaction with the principal actors and no more than five lines of dialogue, often referred
Bit_part
Single-board computer designed by the BBC
The Micro Bit (also referred to as BBC Micro Bit or stylized as micro:bit) is an open source hardware ARM-based embedded system designed by the BBC for
Micro_Bit
Topics referred to by the same term
(or bit) per iteration. Bit by Bit, Bit By Bit and Bit-by-Bit may refer to: Bit by Bit (2012), a short film starring Karan Soni, American. "Bit by Bit" (2007)
Bit_by_Bit
64-bit extension of x86 architecture
x86-64 (also known as AMD64, x86_64, x64 and, rarely, Intel 64) is a 64-bit extension of the x86 instruction set. It was announced in 1999 and first available
X86-64
Topics referred to by the same term
Spade bit may refer to: Spade bit (horse) used on horses Drill bit#Wood spade bit used on a drill This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
Spade_bit
Video hosting service
BitChute is an alt-tech video hosting service launched by Ray Vahey in January 2017. Originally established in the United Kingdom, it suspended its services
BitChute
Telecommunication term
modification of, the transmitted bit sequence. Bit-sequence-independent protocols are in contrast to protocols that reserve certain bit sequences for special meanings
Bit-sequence_independence
Computer architecture bit width
8-bit CPUs are generally larger than 8-bit, usually 16-bit. 8-bit microcomputers are microcomputers that use 8-bit microprocessors. The term '8-bit' is
8-bit_computing
bit cell is the length of tape, the area of disc surface, or the part of an integrated circuit in which a single bit is recorded. The smaller the bit
Bit_cell
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up 8-bit in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. 8-bit computing is computing with 8-bit addresses or units of data. 8-bit may also refer to: Octet (computing)
8-bit_(disambiguation)
Norwegian theatre and dance company
BIT Teatergarasjen (BIT) is a producer and co-producer of international contemporary theatre and dance in Norway. It emphasises projects that stimulate
BIT_Teatergarasjen
Horseback riding term
the bit", "behind the bit" and "above the bit" are equestrian terms used to describe a horse's posture relative to the reins and the bridle bit. A position
On_the_bit
Data structure that maps one or more adjacent bits
A bit field is a data structure that maps to one or more adjacent bits which have been allocated for specific purposes, so that any single bit or group
Bit_field
Family of RISC-based computer architectures
32 bits. M (bits 0–4) is the processor mode bits. T (bit 5) is the Thumb state bit. F (bit 6) is the FIQ disable bit. I (bit 7) is the IRQ disable bit.
ARM_architecture_family
Signaling protocol
In communications systems, robbed-bit signaling (RBS) is a scheme to provide maintenance and line signaling services on many T1 digital carrier circuits
Robbed-bit_signaling
A one-bit message is a type of communication that has no personalized or specified content, and as such transmits only a single binary bit of information
One-bit_message
The Parc Bit is a science and technology park located in the outskirts of the city of Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Many innovation research centres of enterprises
Parc_Bit
British television series
A Bit of a Do is a British comedy-drama series based on the books by David Nobbs. The show starred David Jason and Gwen Taylor. It was produced by Yorkshire
A_Bit_of_a_Do
Horse tack
action of the bit. Some mouthpieces are not allowed in dressage competition. The other parts of the bit are the bit rings on a snaffle bit, and the shanks
Bit_mouthpiece
Topics referred to by the same term
Bit depth may refer to: Color depth, also known as bit depth, the number of bits used to indicate the color of a single pixel Audio bit depth, the number
Bit_depth
Numerical label used to identify a network interface in an IP network
address, and has been in use since 1983. IPv4 addresses are defined as a 32-bit number, which later then became too small to provide enough addresses as
IP_address
Topics referred to by the same term
In computing, bit flipping may refer to: Bit manipulation, algorithmic manipulation of binary digits (bits) Bitwise operation NOT, performing logical negation
Bit_flipping
Data operation used in computer graphics
Bit blit (also written BITBLT, BIT BLT, BitBLT, Bit BLT, Bit Blt etc., which stands for bit block transfer) is a data operation commonly used in computer
Bit_blit
Computer museum in Mariupol, Ukraine
47°05′41″N 37°32′44″E / 47.09461°N 37.545423°E / 47.09461; 37.545423 IT 8-bit was a computer museum in Mariupol, Ukraine. Founded by Dmitry Cherepanov
IT_8-bit
Canadian comedy web series
Bit Playas is a Canadian comedy web series, which premiered in 2019 on CBC Gem. The series stars Nigel Downer and Kris Siddiqi as Leon and Ahmed, two
Bit_Playas
Digital audio format
compression can commonly achieve a 75–95% reduction in size, depending on the bit rate. In popular usage, MP3 often refers to files of sound or music recordings
MP3
Time it takes to send a bit from one network host to another
Bit time is a concept in computer networking. It is defined as the time it takes for one bit to be ejected from a network interface controller (NIC) operating
Bit_time
Practice in data transfers
telecommunications, bit stuffing (also known—uncommonly—as positive justification) is the insertion of non-information bits into data. Stuffed bits should not
Bit_stuffing
1949 instrumental mambo song by Dámaso Pérez Prado
new song released under the same name on his 1999 debut album, A Little Bit of Mambo. In 2026, Pérez Prado's original recording of the song was selected
Mambo_No._5
Supplementary bit in keyboard encoding
bit is a bit in a binary representation of a character that is set by pressing a keyboard modifier key other than the shift key. Setting a bucky bit changes
Bucky_bit
Using software instead of dedicated hardware to process and make use of signals
Bit banging is a term of art that describes a method of digital data transmission as using general-purpose input/output (GPIO) instead of computer hardware
Bit_banging
Video game series
Bit.Trip, stylized BIT.TRIP, is a series of nine video games developed by Choice Provisions (or under their previous name Gaijin Games) and published by
Bit.Trip
Method of constructing a computer processor
Bit slicing is a technique for constructing a processor from modules of processors of smaller bit width, for the purpose of increasing the word length;
Bit_slicing
Computer software bug occurring in 2038
Unix epoch (00:00:00 UTC on 1 January 1970)—and store it in a signed 32-bit integer. When the data type's maximum value is exceeded, the integer will
Year_2038_problem
Standard cutting tool sizes
Drill bits are the cutting tools of drilling machines. They can be made in any size to order, but standards organizations have defined sets of sizes that
Drill_bit_sizes
Topics referred to by the same term
1 bit is the smallest possible information size. 1-bit may refer to: 1-bit computing, systems that process 1 bit per work cycle 1-bit DAC, the oversampling
1-bit
Lost data in computing
In computing jargon, the bit bucket (or byte bucket) is the notional, metaphorical destination of any computerized data which does not go to a useful
Bit_bucket
Ring on the side of a horse's bit
The bit ring is the ring on the side of a horse's bit, particularly on a snaffle bit. It is used as a point of attachment for the cheekpieces of the bridle
Bit_ring
Detachable tool tips used for driving screws
bit is a detachable tip or toolhead used to drive screws, typically with a hand-operated screwdriver, drill, or impact driver. Interchangeable bits allow
Screwdriver_bit
Video game series
bit Generations is a video game franchise for the Game Boy Advance, published by Nintendo. It was first announced under the name Digitylish at the Electronic
Bit_Generations
Computing concept
Bit length or bit width is the number of binary digits, called bits, necessary to represent an unsigned integer as a binary number. Formally, the bit
Bit-length
32-bit computer number format
follows: bit 23 = 1 bit 22 = 0.5 bit 21 = 0.25 bit 20 = 0.125 bit 19 = 0.0625 bit 18 = 0.03125 bit 17 = 0.015625 . . bit 6 = 0.00000762939453125 bit 5 = 0
Single-precision floating-point format
Single-precision_floating-point_format
Polish video game company
11 bit studios S.A. is a Polish video game developer and publisher based in Warsaw. The studio was founded in September 2010 by former members of CD Projekt
11_Bit_Studios
Magazin BIT (English: Magazine BIT) is a Montenegrin monthly magazine. It started out in 2006 as the first Montenegrin ICT magazine. In September 2009
Magazin_BIT
Weight on bit (WOB), as expressed in the oil industry, is the amount of downward force exerted on the drill bit and is normally measured in thousands
Weight_on_bit
Computer architecture bit width
4-bit computing is the use of computer architectures in which integers and other data units are 4 bits wide. 4-bit central processing unit (CPU) and arithmetic
4-bit_computing
Key size for symmetric encryption
40-bit encryption refers to a (now broken) key size of forty bits, or five bytes, for symmetric encryption; this represents a relatively low level of security
40-bit_encryption
Disk encryption software for Microsoft Windows
BitLocker is a full volume encryption feature included with Microsoft Windows versions starting with Windows Vista. It is designed to protect data by
BitLocker
Extra bits in computing paradigms
Ancilla bits are extra bits (units of information) used in computing paradigms requiring reversible operations, such as classical reversible computing
Ancilla_bit
of the number of bits per unit time. Note: Bit-count integrity is not the same as bit integrity, which requires that the delivered bits correspond exactly
Bit-count_integrity
Computer architecture bit width
architecture, 31-bit integers, memory addresses, or other data units are those that are 31 bits wide. In 1983, IBM introduced 31-bit addressing in the
31-bit_computing
Type of horse equipment that goes in the horses mouth
A snaffle bit is the most common type of bit used while riding horses. It consists of a mouthpiece and two rings. The mouthpieces may be jointed. A snaffle
Snaffle_bit
Brazilian cultural movement
Mangue bit, commonly known as mangue beat or manguebeat, is a social and art movement with origins in the northeastern Brazilian city of Recife, Pernambuco
Mangue_bit
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up bitting in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Bitting may refer to: Bitting (key), the cuts made to a key the setup of a horse's bit in a nautical
Bitting
Topics referred to by the same term
Little Bit of Love may refer to: A Little Bit of Love (album), by Paul Williams, 1974 "A Little Bit of Love" (Andreas Johnson song), 2007 "A Little Bit of
A_Little_Bit_of_Love
Topics referred to by the same term
Little Bit" is a song by Jessica Simpson from her 2001 album Irresistible, later covered by Rosie Ribbons. A Little Bit may also refer to: "A Little Bit" (Pandora
A_Little_Bit_(disambiguation)
1991 video game
8-bit Master System and Game Gear. It is a companion to the original Sonic the Hedgehog that was developed for the 16-bit Sega Genesis. The 8-bit Sonic
Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit video game)
Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(8-bit_video_game)
Horse tack
A pelham bit is a type of bit used when riding a horse. It has elements of both a curb bit and a snaffle bit. In this respect a pelham bit functions similar
Pelham_bit
Standard for the encryption of electronic data
Rijndael family, each with a block size of 128 bits, but three different key lengths: 128, 192 and 256 bits. AES has been adopted by the US government. It
Advanced_Encryption_Standard
1989 studio album by D Mob
A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That is the only studio album British music producer D Mob, released on FFRR Records in 1989. The album peaked at
A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That
A_Little_Bit_of_This,_a_Little_Bit_of_That
Large language model with ternary weights
A 1.58-bit large language model (also known as a ternary LLM) is a type of large language model (LLM) designed to be computationally efficient. It achieves
1.58-bit_large_language_model
Character encoding standard
required at least a seven-bit code. The committee considered an eight-bit code, since eight bits (octets) would allow two four-bit patterns to efficiently
ASCII
Topics referred to by the same term
Just a Little Bit may refer to: "Just a Little Bit" (Blue Cheer song) "Just a Little Bit" (Kids of 88 song) "Just a Little Bit" (Mutya Buena song) "Just
Just_a_Little_Bit
Computer color depth
8-bit color graphics are a method of storing image information in a computer's memory or in an image file, so that each pixel is represented by 8 bits (1
8-bit_color
64-bit computer number format
FP64 or float64) is a floating-point number format, usually occupying 64 bits in computer memory; it represents a wide range of numeric values by using
Double-precision floating-point format
Double-precision_floating-point_format
Bitmap image file format family
contain up to 8 bits per pixel, allowing a single image to reference its own palette of up to 256 different colors chosen from the 24-bit RGB color space
GIF
Chemical compound
Bismuth titanate or bismuth titanium oxide is a solid inorganic compound of bismuth, titanium and oxygen with the chemical formula of Bi12TiO20, Bi 4Ti3O12
Bismuth_titanate
Bit for riding a horse
The gag bit is a type of bit for a horse with sliding cheekpieces of rolled leather or chord that run through the bit rings, providing leverage that pulls
Gag_bit
American YouTuber
David Murray (born 1975), professionally known as The 8-Bit Guy, is an American retrocomputing enthusiast and video game developer who runs a YouTube
The_8-Bit_Guy
BIT
BIT
Girl/Female
Tamil
Path between trees
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bunch of flower
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Bityah, BITYA means "daughter of God."
Surname or Lastname
Jewish
Jewish : unexplained.English : habitational name from a place in Gloucestershire named Bitton. The place takes its name from the Boyd river, a Celtic river name of uncertain origin + Old English tūn ‘settlement’, ‘farmstead’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for an innkeeper, from Middle English, Old French (h)oste ‘host’, ‘guest’.Danish (Høst) : nickname from høst ‘harvest’, ‘autumn’ (see Herbst).French : from Old French ost ‘army’, hence an occupational name for a soldier.Dutch : from the Germanic personal name Austa, meaning ‘east’.German : habitational name from either of two places called Host, near Koblenz and near Bitburg.
Female
Hebrew
(בִּתְיָה) Hebrew name BITHYAH means "daughter of God." In the bible, this is the name of a daughter of Pharoah.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bitter, A meeting, To find
Girl/Female
Indian
Unique
Girl/Female
Tamil
Mathisha | மாஂதீஷாÂ
Bitter
Mathisha | மாஂதீஷாÂ
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Bithyah, BITYAH means "daughter of God."
Female
Egyptian
, daughter of Jehovah.
Female
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Bithyah, BITHIAH means "daughter of God." In the bible, this is the name of a daughter of Pharoah.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Heart bits
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : occupational name for a maker and seller of spurs, bits, and other small metal attachments to harness and tackle. Compare Lorimer.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Bithiah, BITHIA means "daughter of God."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bitter
Male
Basque
, conqueror.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bitter, A meeting, To find
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Maltby in Cleveland, Lincolnshire, and North and South Yorkshire, or Mautby in Norfolk, all named with the Old Norse byname Malti ‘sharp’, ‘bitter’ + Old Norse býr ‘farm’, ‘settlement’.
Girl/Female
Indian
Bitter
BIT
BIT
Boy/Male
Tamil
Yadved | யாதà¯à®µà¯‡à®¤Â
Girl/Female
Indian, Modern, Telugu
Lakshmi; Goddess Lakshmi / Saraswati
Male
German
Low German form of Old High German Ricohard, RICKERT means "powerful ruler."
Male
Greek
(Ζωτικός) Greek name derived from the word zotikos, ZOTIKOS means "full of life."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Adoration
Girl/Female
Hindu
Affection, Love
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Related to God
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Faithful One, Bound
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Swedish
Sun
Boy/Male
Scottish
Fair.
BIT
BIT
BIT
BIT
BIT
a.
Alt. of Hunger-bitten
v. t.
To treat or impregnate with bitumen; to cement with bitumen.
n.
The bittern.
n.
The process of bituminizing.
n.
A small bit of anything, of indefinite size or quantity; a short distance.
v. t.
To prepare, treat, impregnate, or coat with bitumen.
imp. & p. p.
of Bituminate
n. pl.
A frame of two strong timbers fixed perpendicularly in the fore part of a ship, on which to fasten the cables as the ship rides at anchor, or in warping. Other bitts are used for belaying (belaying bitts), for sustaining the windlass (carrick bitts, winch bitts, or windlass bitts), to hold the pawls of the windlass (pawl bitts) etc.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Bituminize
a.
Producing bitumen.
a.
Smeared with bitumen.
n.
A turn of the cable about the end of the windlass, without the bits.
imp. & p. p.
of Bituminize
a.
Having the qualities of bitumen; compounded with bitumen; containing bitumen.
a.
Consisting of, or containing, lime and bitumen.
n.
The yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea), which has a very bitter taste.
n.
A West Indian tree (Picraena excelsa) from the wood of which the bitter drug Jamaica quassia is obtained.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Bituminate
n.
Bitumen.