binary digit
/ˈbaɪnəri ˈdɪdʒɪt/
Part of Speech: noun
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The smallest unit of digital data, which can only have one of two values, typically 0 or 1.
Each binary digit in a computer's memory represents either an on or off state.
Etymology
The term was coined in the mid-20th century as digital computing emerged, combining 'binary' (from Latin binarius, meaning 'two things') and 'digit' (from Latin digitus, meaning 'finger'). The portmanteau 'bit' was later derived from 'binary digit' by statistician John Tukey.
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What does binary digit mean?
binary digit means: The smallest unit of digital data, which can only have one of two values, typically 0 or 1.
How do you pronounce binary digit?
binary digit: /ˈbaɪnəri ˈdɪdʒɪt/
How is binary digit used in a sentence?
Each binary digit in a computer's memory represents either an on or off state.