binary digit

n (Computer Science) either of the two digits 0 or 1, used in binary notation. See also bit⁴

bi′nary dig′it

n. either of the digits 0 or 1 when used in the binary number system. [1945–50]

binary digit

Either of the digits 0 or 1, used in the binary number system.

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Noun

binary digit - either 0 or 1 in binary notation digit, figure - one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits"

Translations

δυαδικό ψηφίοδυφίοchiffre binaireélément binaire

Binary Digit

binary digit

[′bīn·ə·rē ′dij·ət] (computer science) bit

Binary Digit

(in information theory), a unit used to measure entropy and the quantity of information. An entropy of 1 binary digit (1 bit) has a source with two equiprobable messages. The term is derived from the fact that the number of binary digits determines (to an accuracy of 1) the average number of characters required to record messages from a given source in the binary code. Decimal digits (decit) are also used. The conversion from one digit to another corresponds to the change in the base of logarithms when the entropy and the quantity of information are being determined (10 instead of 2). The conversion formula is 1 decit = 1/log 2 bits ≈ 3.32 bits.

binary digit

bit

(bit), 1. The smallest unit of digital information expressed in the binary system of notation (either 0 or 1). 2. The electrical signal used in electronic computers. Synonym(s): binary digit

bi·na·ry dig·it

(bī'nar-ē dij'it) 1. The smallest unit of digital information expressed in the binary system of notation (either 0 or 1). 2. The signal in computing.

binary digit

Either of two digits, 0 or 1, used in computing or counting.

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noun either 0 or 1 in binary notation

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