bit (binary digit)
n. single basic unit of information (Computers) bit n. small piece; small coin; drill; part of the bridle in a horses mouth bite v. grip with the teeth; take bait, eat a lure | ||||
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Bit Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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bit
<unit> (b) binary digit.
The unit of information; the amount of information obtained by asking a yes-or-no question; a computational quantity that can take on one of two values, such as false and true or 0 and 1; the smallest unit of storage - sufficient to hold one bit.
A bit is said to be "set" if its value is true or 1, and "reset" or "clear" if its value is false or 0. One speaks of setting and clearing bits. To toggle or "invert" a bit is to change it, either from 0 to 1 or from 1 to 0.
The term "bit" first appeared in print in the computer-science sense in 1949, and seems to have been coined by the eminent statistician, John Tukey. Tukey records that it evolved over a lunch table as a handier alternative to "bigit" or "binit".
See also flag, trit, mode bit, byte, word.
[Jargon File]
(2002-01-22)
<unit> (b) binary digit.
The unit of information; the amount of information obtained by asking a yes-or-no question; a computational quantity that can take on one of two values, such as false and true or 0 and 1; the smallest unit of storage - sufficient to hold one bit.
A bit is said to be "set" if its value is true or 1, and "reset" or "clear" if its value is false or 0. One speaks of setting and clearing bits. To toggle or "invert" a bit is to change it, either from 0 to 1 or from 1 to 0.
The term "bit" first appeared in print in the computer-science sense in 1949, and seems to have been coined by the eminent statistician, John Tukey. Tukey records that it evolved over a lunch table as a handier alternative to "bigit" or "binit".
See also flag, trit, mode bit, byte, word.
[Jargon File]
(2002-01-22)
mode bit
A flag, usually in hardware, that selects between two (usually quite different) modes of operation. The connotations are different from flag bit in that mode bits are mainly written during a boot or set-up phase, are seldom explicitly read, and seldom change over the lifetime of an ordinary program. The classic example was the EBCDIC-vs.-ASCII bit (#12) of the Program Status Word of the IBM 360. Another was the bit on a PDP-12 that controlled whether it ran the PDP-8 or the LINC instruction set.
[Jargon File]
| Integrated Circuit Terminology |
Bit
a single digit of a binary number. A bit is either a one represented by a voltage or a zero represented by no voltage. The number 5 represented in 4 and 8 bit binary would be 0101 and 00000101 respectively.
a single digit of a binary number. A bit is either a one represented by a voltage or a zero represented by no voltage. The number 5 represented in 4 and 8 bit binary would be 0101 and 00000101 respectively.
| Jargon File |
bit
n. [from the mainstream meaning and `Binary digIT'] 1. [techspeak] The unit of information; the amount of information obtained by asking a yes-or-no question for which the two outcomes are equally probable. 2. [techspeak] A computational quantity that can take on one of two values, such as true and false or 0 and 1. 3. A mental flag: a reminder that something should be done eventually. "I have a bit set for you." (I haven't seen you for a while, and I'm supposed to tell or ask you something.) 4. More generally, a (possibly incorrect) mental state of belief. "I have a bit set that says that you were the last guy to hack on EMACS." (Meaning "I think you were the last guy to hack on EMACS, and what I am about to say is predicated on this, so please stop me if this isn't true.")
n. [from the mainstream meaning and `Binary digIT'] 1. [techspeak] The unit of information; the amount of information obtained by asking a yes-or-no question for which the two outcomes are equally probable. 2. [techspeak] A computational quantity that can take on one of two values, such as true and false or 0 and 1. 3. A mental flag: a reminder that something should be done eventually. "I have a bit set for you." (I haven't seen you for a while, and I'm supposed to tell or ask you something.) 4. More generally, a (possibly incorrect) mental state of belief. "I have a bit set that says that you were the last guy to hack on EMACS." (Meaning "I think you were the last guy to hack on EMACS, and what I am about to say is predicated on this, so please stop me if this isn't true.")
"I just need one bit from you" is a polite way of indicating that you intend only a short interruption for a question that can presumably be answered yes or no.
A bit is said to be `set' if its value is true or 1, and `reset' or `clear' if its value is false or 0. One speaks of setting and clearing bits. To toggle or `invert' a bit is to change it, either from 0 to 1 or from 1 to 0. See also flag, trit, mode bit.
The term `bit' first appeared in print in the computer-science sense in 1949, and seems to have been coined by early statistician and computer scientist John Tukey. Tukey records that it evolved over a lunch table as a handier alternative to `bigit' or `binit'.
| Computer Abbreviations v1.5 |
BIT
Bitmap Image
Worms Armageddon Imported Map
Worms World Party Imported Map
Bitmap Image
Worms Armageddon Imported Map
Worms World Party Imported Map
| 9300+ Computer Acronyms |
BIT
Binary digIT
Binary digIT
| Glossary of the European Information Society |
Bits/Bytes
The smallest discrete elements in a binary system: eight bits comprise one byte.
The smallest discrete elements in a binary system: eight bits comprise one byte.
| Vb Glossary 1.0 |
bit
bit
A binary digit; the smallest unit of data a computer can store. Bits are expressed as 1 or 0.
bit
A binary digit; the smallest unit of data a computer can store. Bits are expressed as 1 or 0.
| Uri's File.*Xten.c.ons* |
BIT
Binary Digit
Binary Digit
| A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology |
Bit
A bit is the smallest unit of information understood by a computer. A bit can take a value of 0 or 1. A byte is made up of 8 bits which is large enough to contain a single character. For example the character 2 would be equivalent to "00000010" when represented in bits. A Kilobyte is equivalent to 1024 bytes. A Megabyte is equivalent to 1024 Kilobytes. A Gigabyte is equivalent to 1024 Megabytes.
A bit is the smallest unit of information understood by a computer. A bit can take a value of 0 or 1. A byte is made up of 8 bits which is large enough to contain a single character. For example the character 2 would be equivalent to "00000010" when represented in bits. A Kilobyte is equivalent to 1024 bytes. A Megabyte is equivalent to 1024 Kilobytes. A Gigabyte is equivalent to 1024 Megabytes.
| Digital Video (DV) & video edit terms / Eng2Eng v1.0 (web compilation) |
Bit
The smallest piece of data in a computer system. Can be zero or one.
The smallest piece of data in a computer system. Can be zero or one.
| Smart Card Terms |
| WebGuest Web Glossary |
Bit - Binary DigIT
The smallest unit of computerized data. A bit is either "on" or "off" and is represented by "1" or "0".
The smallest unit of computerized data. A bit is either "on" or "off" and is represented by "1" or "0".
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
Bit
A contraction of binary digit, a bit is the smallest unit of information that a computer can hold. Eight bits is equivalent to a byte. The speed at which bits are transmitted or bit rate is usually expressed as bits per second or bps.
A contraction of binary digit, a bit is the smallest unit of information that a computer can hold. Eight bits is equivalent to a byte. The speed at which bits are transmitted or bit rate is usually expressed as bits per second or bps.
| Internet Glossary |
Bit
(Binary DigIT) -- A single digit number in base-2, in other words, either a 1 or a zero. The smallest unit of computerized data. Bandwidth is usually measured in bits-per-second.
(Binary DigIT) -- A single digit number in base-2, in other words, either a 1 or a zero. The smallest unit of computerized data. Bandwidth is usually measured in bits-per-second.
| JDK Doc(JAVA) |
| Panda Software Glossary |
Bit
This is the smallest unit of digital information with which computers operate.
This is the smallest unit of digital information with which computers operate.
| Website design & Internet terms |
Bit
A binary digit, the smallest unit of information.
A binary digit, the smallest unit of information.
| Electronic Music Glossary |
Bit
A Bit is a single piece of information assigned a value of 0 or 1 as used in a digital computer. Computers use digital words which are combinations of bits. A Byte is a digital word consisting of eight Bits.
A Bit is a single piece of information assigned a value of 0 or 1 as used in a digital computer. Computers use digital words which are combinations of bits. A Byte is a digital word consisting of eight Bits.
| Steve's Digicams Digital Camera Dictionary |
Bit
The smallest unit of memory; a contraction from 'binary' and 'digit'. Binary digits are 0 and 1, also known as ons and offs.
The smallest unit of memory; a contraction from 'binary' and 'digit'. Binary digits are 0 and 1, also known as ons and offs.
| INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0 |
BIT
BIT (Binary DigIT )
Short for binary digit 0 or 1 .Lover case b is used in abbreviations to distinguish it from bytes.For example,KBps(1000 bytes per second) is 8 times as great as Kbps(1000 bits per second).
BIT (Binary DigIT )
Short for binary digit 0 or 1 .Lover case b is used in abbreviations to distinguish it from bytes.For example,KBps(1000 bytes per second) is 8 times as great as Kbps(1000 bits per second).
| Noman's Java(TM) Glossary |
bit
The smallest unit of information in a computer, with a value of either 0 or 1.
The smallest unit of information in a computer, with a value of either 0 or 1.
| Glossary of Electronic Music Terms |
bit
The smallest possible unit of digital information, numerically either a 1 or a 0. Digital audio is encoded in words that are usually eight, 12, or 16 bits long (the bit resolution). Each added bit represents a theoretical improvement of about 6dB in the signal-to-noise ratio.
The smallest possible unit of digital information, numerically either a 1 or a 0. Digital audio is encoded in words that are usually eight, 12, or 16 bits long (the bit resolution). Each added bit represents a theoretical improvement of about 6dB in the signal-to-noise ratio.
| Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms |
Bit
The name supposedly comes from "Binary DigIT", not from that thing you put around a horse's mouth. A bit is a single digit number in base-2 (a zero or a one) and is the smallest unit of computer data. A full page of text is typically somewhere around 16,000 bits. The most common area where bits are used intstead of bytes, is to measure bandwidth (in bits-per-second). Why? Probably because it makes your Internet connection sound faster than it really is. Abbreviation: "b".
The name supposedly comes from "Binary DigIT", not from that thing you put around a horse's mouth. A bit is a single digit number in base-2 (a zero or a one) and is the smallest unit of computer data. A full page of text is typically somewhere around 16,000 bits. The most common area where bits are used intstead of bytes, is to measure bandwidth (in bits-per-second). Why? Probably because it makes your Internet connection sound faster than it really is. Abbreviation: "b".
Bit Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Joint Acronyms and Abbreviations |
BIT
built-in test
built-in test
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
BIT
Built-In-Test
Built-In-Test
Bit Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Bit
of Bite
imp. & p. p. of Bite.
3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth.
(v.)
The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
(v.)
The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.
(v.)
The cutting iron of a plane.
(v.)
Somewhat; something, but not very great.
(v.)
In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents.
(v.)
Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains.
(v.)
A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock.
(v.)
A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite.
(v. t.)
To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
(imp.)
of Bite
of Bite
imp. & p. p. of Bite.
3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth.
(v.)
The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
(v.)
The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.
(v.)
The cutting iron of a plane.
(v.)
Somewhat; something, but not very great.
(v.)
In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents.
(v.)
Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains.
(v.)
A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock.
(v.)
A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite.
(v. t.)
To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
(imp.)
of Bite
| WordNet 2.0 |
bit
Noun
1. a small quantity; "a spot of tea"; "a bit of paper"
(synonym) spot
(hypernym) small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount
(classification) United Kingdom, UK, Great Britain, GB, Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye"
(synonym) chip, flake, fleck, scrap
(hypernym) fragment
(hyponym) matchwood
3. an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
(synonym) moment, minute, second
(hypernym) time
(hyponym) blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, split second, trice, twinkling, wink, New York minute
4. an instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a bit of good luck"
(synonym) piece
(hypernym) case, instance, example
5. piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit"
(hypernym) stable gear, saddlery, tack
(hyponym) bar bit
(part-holonym) bridle
6. a unit of measurement of information (from Binary + digIT); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; "there are 8 bits in a byte"
(hypernym) unit of measurement, unit
(hyponym) parity bit, parity, check bit
(part-holonym) byte
7. a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left was a bit of bread"
(synonym) morsel, bite
(hypernym) taste, mouthful
(hyponym) chew, chaw, cud, quid, plug, wad
8. a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation"
(synonym) snatch
(hypernym) fragment
9. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"
(synonym) act, routine, number, turn
(hypernym) performance, public presentation
(hyponym) show-stopper, showstopper, stopper
10. the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit"
(hypernym) cutting implement
(hyponym) bur, burr
(part-holonym) drill
(part-meronym) shank
Noun
1. a small quantity; "a spot of tea"; "a bit of paper"
(synonym) spot
(hypernym) small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount
(classification) United Kingdom, UK, Great Britain, GB, Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye"
(synonym) chip, flake, fleck, scrap
(hypernym) fragment
(hyponym) matchwood
3. an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
(synonym) moment, minute, second
(hypernym) time
(hyponym) blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, split second, trice, twinkling, wink, New York minute
4. an instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a bit of good luck"
(synonym) piece
(hypernym) case, instance, example
5. piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit"
(hypernym) stable gear, saddlery, tack
(hyponym) bar bit
(part-holonym) bridle
6. a unit of measurement of information (from Binary + digIT); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; "there are 8 bits in a byte"
(hypernym) unit of measurement, unit
(hyponym) parity bit, parity, check bit
(part-holonym) byte
7. a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left was a bit of bread"
(synonym) morsel, bite
(hypernym) taste, mouthful
(hyponym) chew, chaw, cud, quid, plug, wad
8. a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation"
(synonym) snatch
(hypernym) fragment
9. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"
(synonym) act, routine, number, turn
(hypernym) performance, public presentation
(hyponym) show-stopper, showstopper, stopper
10. the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit"
(hypernym) cutting implement
(hyponym) bur, burr
(part-holonym) drill
(part-meronym) shank
| The Phrase Finder |
A bit of a do
Meaning
A party
Meaning
A party
Take the bit between your teeth
Meaning
Take control of a situation.
Origin
Like a horse that takes bites on the bit and takes control away from its rider.
| Australian Slang |
Bit
1) sexual intercourse: “Fancy a bit?”; 2) (a bit) modest sum of money
1) sexual intercourse: “Fancy a bit?”; 2) (a bit) modest sum of money
A bit
modest sum of money: "Reg had a bit on the winner of the last race; Ann was left a bit when her grandmother died"
A bit gone
mad; silly; insane
A bit more choke and smb. would have started
statement to somebody who has just farted loudly in public
A bit of a picnic for a while
(sport) unpleasant experience, troublesome accident, bad trot
A bit of how's your father
sexual intercourse
A bit on the side
sexual relations outside of a marriage or monogamous relationship
A bit rough
unfair or unjust
Bit of a brothel
(n) mess
Bit of all right
something or someone that is more than all right: lovely, eliciting admiration, beautiful even
Bit of curry
hard time
Bit of fluff
(demeaning term for) woman, especially one who is superficially attractive
Bit of skirt
(offensive) woman who a male is only interested in for sexual purposes
Bit of smooey
sexual intercourse with a woman
Bit of understatement here
something or someone that is more than all right: lovely, eliciting admiration, beautiful even
Bit on the nose
smelly
Brace and bits
breasts
Dangly bits
(pl. n.) male genitalia
Dribbly bits
female genitalia
Hair of the dog
strong alcohol
How is your belly where the pig bit ya?
greeting
Pink bits
(pl. n.) (crass) female genitalia
Put a bit of woffle dust on it
if smb. is playing cards or dice and looking for a bit of luck, he says he puts a little woffle dust on it, though there’s no such thing and he doesn’t actually put any dust on his cards or dice; it's just a slang for luck
Tray
1. (obsolete) threepenny coin; 2. shits (rhyming slang); 3. (plural) woman's breasts; tits (rhyming slang)
Use a bit of elbow grease
put more effort into what you are doing
Wouldn't shout if a shark bit him
someone who is particularly stingy
| English Slang Dictionary v1.2 |
bit
1. derogatory term for a woman. Abb. of bit of fluff or bit of skirt, generally a person viewed sexually
2. prison sentence
1. derogatory term for a woman. Abb. of bit of fluff or bit of skirt, generally a person viewed sexually
2. prison sentence
| Lexicon of Thieves' Cant |
Queer bit makers
counterfeiters of coins
counterfeiters of coins
| hEnglish - advanced version |
bit
bit
\bit\, n. in the british west indies, a fourpenny piece, or groat. [
bit
\bit\, imp. & p. p. of bite.
bit
\bit\, n. [oe. bite, as. bita, fr. bītan to bite; akin to d. beet, g. bissen bit, morsel, icel. biti. see bite, v., and cf. bit part of a bridle.]
1. a part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. hence: a small piece of anything; a little; a mite.
2. somewhat; something, but not very great. my young companion was a bit of a poet. hook.
note: this word is used, also, like jot and whit, to express the smallest degree; as, he is not a bit wiser.
3. a tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. see bitstock.
4. the part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
5. the cutting iron of a plane.
6. in the southern and southwestern states, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents.
bit
my bit, piecemeal.
bit
\bit\ (&?;), n. [oe. bitt, bite, as. bite, bite, fr. bītan to bite. see bite, n. & v., and cf. bit a morsel.] 1. the part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened. the foamy bridle with the bit of gold.
2. fig.: anything which curbs or restrains.
bit
\bit\, 3d sing. pr. of bid, for biddeth. [obs.]
bit
\bit\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. bitted (&?;); p. pr. & vb. n. bitting.] to put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
bit
adj : injured by bites or stings; "leaving the biter bit"; "her poor mosquito-bitten legs" [syn: bitten, stung]
n
1. (british) a small quantity; "a spot of tea"; "a bit of paper" [syn: spot]
2. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye" [syn: chip, flake, fleck, scrap]
3. an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit" [syn: moment, minute, second]
4. an instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a bit of good luck" [syn: piece]
5. piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit"
6. a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; "there are 8 bits in a byte"
7. a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left was a bit of bread" [syn: morsel, bite]
8. a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation" [syn: snatch]
9. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did" [syn: act, routine, number, turn]
10. the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit"
bit
the curb put into the mouths of horses to restrain them. the hebrew word (metheg) so rendered in ps. 32:9 is elsewhere translated "bridle" (2 kings 19:28; prov. 26:3; isa. 37:29). bits were generally made of bronze or iron, but sometimes also of gold or silver. in james 3:3 the authorized version translates the greek word by "bits," but the revised version by "bridles."
bit
\bit\, n. in the british west indies, a fourpenny piece, or groat. [
bit
\bit\, imp. & p. p. of bite.
bit
\bit\, n. [oe. bite, as. bita, fr. bītan to bite; akin to d. beet, g. bissen bit, morsel, icel. biti. see bite, v., and cf. bit part of a bridle.]
1. a part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. hence: a small piece of anything; a little; a mite.
2. somewhat; something, but not very great. my young companion was a bit of a poet. hook.
note: this word is used, also, like jot and whit, to express the smallest degree; as, he is not a bit wiser.
3. a tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. see bitstock.
4. the part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
5. the cutting iron of a plane.
6. in the southern and southwestern states, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents.
bit
my bit, piecemeal.
bit
\bit\ (&?;), n. [oe. bitt, bite, as. bite, bite, fr. bītan to bite. see bite, n. & v., and cf. bit a morsel.] 1. the part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened. the foamy bridle with the bit of gold.
2. fig.: anything which curbs or restrains.
bit
\bit\, 3d sing. pr. of bid, for biddeth. [obs.]
bit
\bit\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. bitted (&?;); p. pr. & vb. n. bitting.] to put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
bit
adj : injured by bites or stings; "leaving the biter bit"; "her poor mosquito-bitten legs" [syn: bitten, stung]
n
1. (british) a small quantity; "a spot of tea"; "a bit of paper" [syn: spot]
2. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye" [syn: chip, flake, fleck, scrap]
3. an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit" [syn: moment, minute, second]
4. an instance of some kind; "it was a nice piece of work"; "he had a bit of good luck" [syn: piece]
5. piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit"
6. a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; "there are 8 bits in a byte"
7. a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left was a bit of bread" [syn: morsel, bite]
8. a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation" [syn: snatch]
9. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did" [syn: act, routine, number, turn]
10. the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; "he looked around for the right size bit"
bit
the curb put into the mouths of horses to restrain them. the hebrew word (metheg) so rendered in ps. 32:9 is elsewhere translated "bridle" (2 kings 19:28; prov. 26:3; isa. 37:29). bits were generally made of bronze or iron, but sometimes also of gold or silver. in james 3:3 the authorized version translates the greek word by "bits," but the revised version by "bridles."
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
bit
giota
giota
| English Phonetics |
| JM Languages |
BIT
Bit is a Khao language spoken in Northern Laos near the border with China and also in China.
The language is: Bit
Bit is a Khao language spoken in Northern Laos near the border with China and also in China.
The language is: Bit
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Breubys
Breubys = n. a bit, a crumb
Breubys = n. a bit, a crumb
Genfa
Genfa = n. a snaffle, a bit
Manddarn
Manddarn = n. a small piece, a little bit
Tib
Tib, Tic = n. a particle, a bit
Timyn
Timyn = n. a little bit, a scrap
Tip
Tip = n. a particle, a bit
Tipyn
Tipyn = n. a piece, a little bit
Bit Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Guitar Glossary |
Bit
Short for binary digit, the smallest unit of information in a binary number system. A bit may take on one of two values; either a 0 (off) or 1 (on).
Short for binary digit, the smallest unit of information in a binary number system. A bit may take on one of two values; either a 0 (off) or 1 (on).
| film and video |
Bit
A minor acting role in which an actor may only speak a few lines.
A minor acting role in which an actor may only speak a few lines.
| american horse racing dictionary |
bit
A stainless steel, rubber or aluminum bar, attached to the bridle, which fits in the horse's mouth and is one of the means by which a jockey exerts guidance and control. The most common racing bit is the D-bit, named because the rings extending from the bar are shaped like the letter "D." Most racing bits are "snaffled," (snaffle bit) which means the metal bar is made up of two pieces, connected in the middle, which leaves it free to swivel. Other bits may be used to correct specific problems, such as bearing in or out.
A stainless steel, rubber or aluminum bar, attached to the bridle, which fits in the horse's mouth and is one of the means by which a jockey exerts guidance and control. The most common racing bit is the D-bit, named because the rings extending from the bar are shaped like the letter "D." Most racing bits are "snaffled," (snaffle bit) which means the metal bar is made up of two pieces, connected in the middle, which leaves it free to swivel. Other bits may be used to correct specific problems, such as bearing in or out.
| Klingon - English |
bIt
v. be nervous, be uneasy
v. be nervous, be uneasy
Bit Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Oil and Gas Field Glossary |
Bit
The cutting or boring element used in drilling oil and gas wells. The bit consists of a cutting element and a circulating element. The cutting element may be steel teeth, tungsten carbide buttons, industrial diamonds or polycrystalline diamond compacts (PDCs).
The cutting or boring element used in drilling oil and gas wells. The bit consists of a cutting element and a circulating element. The cutting element may be steel teeth, tungsten carbide buttons, industrial diamonds or polycrystalline diamond compacts (PDCs).
| Fiber Optics, Optical Networking Terms |
Bit
(Binary digIT) : The smallest piece of information, transmitted as a flash of laser light (represented by a 1 digit) or the lack of a flash of laser light (represented by a 0 digit). Sequences of bits (1s and 0s) represent all the information transmitted in a digital system.
(Binary digIT) : The smallest piece of information, transmitted as a flash of laser light (represented by a 1 digit) or the lack of a flash of laser light (represented by a 0 digit). Sequences of bits (1s and 0s) represent all the information transmitted in a digital system.
| ETSI and 3GPP |
BIT
Built-In Test
Built-In Test
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
bit
Abbreviation for binary digit. 1. A character used to represent one of the two digits in the numeration system with a base of two, and only two, possible states of a physical entity or system. 2. In binary notation either of the characters 0 or 1. (188 ) 3. A unit of information equal to one binary decision or the designation of one of two possible and equally likely states of anything used to store or convey information. (188 )
Abbreviation for binary digit. 1. A character used to represent one of the two digits in the numeration system with a base of two, and only two, possible states of a physical entity or system. 2. In binary notation either of the characters 0 or 1. (188 ) 3. A unit of information equal to one binary decision or the designation of one of two possible and equally likely states of anything used to store or convey information. (188 )
| AERONAUTICAL ABBREVIATIONS |
BIT
Binary Digit
Binary Digit
| Technical English by wpv |
Bit
Acronym for binary digit. The smallest unit of computer information, it is either a binary 0 or 1.
Acronym for binary digit. The smallest unit of computer information, it is either a binary 0 or 1.
| Telecom Terms |
bit
Built in Test,
BInary digiT, single basic unit of information.
Built in Test,
BInary digiT, single basic unit of information.
| U.F.O. Related Terminology and Acronyms |
BIT
Binary Digit
Binary Digit
| Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems |
Bit
Acronym for binary digiT and the unit of measurement for variety , uncertainty , statistical entropy and information , all of which are quantified in terms of the (average) number of binary digits required to count a given number of alternatives (see degree of freedom ). Equivalent interpretations of this unit are the average number of decisions required to exhaust a given number of alternatives, the average number of relays needed to represent a certain number, the average number of answers to yes-no questions necessary to select one out of a given number of objects. Thus the answer to a yes-or-no question conveys one bit of information. Two distinctions create four alternatives and not knowing which is desirable measures two bits of uncertainty. A Hollerith card with 12-by-80 places, each of which may be punched or left solid, can store 960 bits of information. More generally, n equally likely alternatives correspond to log_2 n bits (see law of requisite variety ). (krippendorff )
Acronym for binary digiT and the unit of measurement for variety , uncertainty , statistical entropy and information , all of which are quantified in terms of the (average) number of binary digits required to count a given number of alternatives (see degree of freedom ). Equivalent interpretations of this unit are the average number of decisions required to exhaust a given number of alternatives, the average number of relays needed to represent a certain number, the average number of answers to yes-no questions necessary to select one out of a given number of objects. Thus the answer to a yes-or-no question conveys one bit of information. Two distinctions create four alternatives and not knowing which is desirable measures two bits of uncertainty. A Hollerith card with 12-by-80 places, each of which may be punched or left solid, can store 960 bits of information. More generally, n equally likely alternatives correspond to log_2 n bits (see law of requisite variety ). (krippendorff )
| RF Electronics |
Bit
A binary digit, the representation of a signal, wave, or state, as either a binary zero or a one.
A binary digit, the representation of a signal, wave, or state, as either a binary zero or a one.
Bit Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
bit
the cutting or boring element used in drilling oil and gas wells. Most bits used in rotary drilling are roller-cone bits. The bit consists of the cutting element and the circulating element. The circulating element permits the passage of drilling fluid and utilizes the hydraulic force of the fluid stream to improve drilling rates. In rotary drilling, several drill collars are joined to the bottom end of the drill-pipe column. The bit is attached to the end of the drill collar.
the cutting or boring element used in drilling oil and gas wells. Most bits used in rotary drilling are roller-cone bits. The bit consists of the cutting element and the circulating element. The circulating element permits the passage of drilling fluid and utilizes the hydraulic force of the fluid stream to improve drilling rates. In rotary drilling, several drill collars are joined to the bottom end of the drill-pipe column. The bit is attached to the end of the drill collar.
| Internet PR glossary |
bit
Digital information at its most primitive building-block level, a bit is either on or off (i.e., a zero or a one). See also byte.
Digital information at its most primitive building-block level, a bit is either on or off (i.e., a zero or a one). See also byte.
Bit Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Bit
the curb put into the mouths of horses to restrain them. The Hebrew word (metheg) so rendered in Ps. 32:9 is elsewhere translated "bridle" (2 Kings 19:28; Prov. 26:3; Isa. 37:29). Bits were generally made of bronze or iron, but sometimes also of gold or silver. In James 3:3 the Authorized Version translates the Greek word by "bits," but the Revised Version by "bridles." Bith-ron the broken or divided place, a district in the Arabah or Jordan valley, on the east of the river (2 Sam. 2:29). It was probably the designation of the region in general, which is broken and intersected by ravines.
the curb put into the mouths of horses to restrain them. The Hebrew word (metheg) so rendered in Ps. 32:9 is elsewhere translated "bridle" (2 Kings 19:28; Prov. 26:3; Isa. 37:29). Bits were generally made of bronze or iron, but sometimes also of gold or silver. In James 3:3 the Authorized Version translates the Greek word by "bits," but the Revised Version by "bridles." Bith-ron the broken or divided place, a district in the Arabah or Jordan valley, on the east of the river (2 Sam. 2:29). It was probably the designation of the region in general, which is broken and intersected by ravines.
Bit Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Lexicon of Tiddlywinks |
BIT (US)
n Boston Invitational Tournament, or generically, a tournament with a varying format, e.g. a BIT-like tournament.
n Boston Invitational Tournament, or generically, a tournament with a varying format, e.g. a BIT-like tournament.
Bit Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
bit restraint
frenum
frenum
| Glossary of Comedy Nomenclature |
bit
a section of a stand-up comedy show or routine , also a short routine or a section of a routine.
a section of a stand-up comedy show or routine , also a short routine or a section of a routine.
Bit Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
BIT
BIT is an acronym for:
- Bannari amman Institute of Technology
- Bangalore Institute of Technology
- Beijing Institute of Technology
- Benzisothiazolinone
- Bilateral Investment Treaty
- Bhilai Institute of Technology - Durg
- Birla Institute of Technology - Mesra
- Battles in Time (Doctor Who magazine)
- BIT International College, formerly the Bohol Institute of Technology in Bohol, Philippines
- Business Information Technology
- Buried in Time, a computer game.
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Bit
A bit is a binary digit, taking a value of either 0 or 1. For example, the number 10010111 is 8 bits long, or in most cases, one modern PC byte. Binary digits are a basic unit of information storage and communication in digital computing and digital information theory. Information theory also often uses the natural digit, called either a nit or a nat. Quantum computing also uses qubits, a single piece of information with a probability of being true.
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