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...

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...

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...

Bits or BITS may refer to: Plural of bit, computer memory unit. Drill bits, cutting tools used to create cylindrical holes Background Intelligent Transfer...

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...

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...

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...

telecommunications and 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...

differences), 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...

telecommunications, bit stuffing (also known—uncommonly—as positive justification) is the insertion of non-information bits into data. Stuffed bits should not...