Byte
/bˈaɪt/
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Definition
(noun) A short sequence of bits (binary digits) that can be operated on as a unit by a computer; the smallest usable machine word.
Sentence Examples
A standard byte is eight bits.
A typical byte is eight bits, meaning eight 1s and 0s.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ is a unit of digital information that consists of eight bits.