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Also known as b, binary digit, logic value
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 state with one of two possible values. These values are most commonly represented as , but other representations such as true/false, yes/no, on/off, and +/− are also widely used.
A bit is the smallest unit of information in computing, representing a single choice between two opposite states (like 0 or 1, true or false, on or off). Bits matter because all digital information—from the text on your screen to the photos on your phone—is ultimately built from these simple two-state units combined together.
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