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byte

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /baɪt/

Forms: bytes

byte means: A unit of computer memory or data made up of eight bits.

noun

COMPUTER UNITB2

A unit of computer memory or data made up of eight bits.

  • Each byte contains eight bits.
  • The file uses several thousand bytes.
  • How many bytes are needed to store this value?

Similar words: octet

Common phrases: single byte, byte sequence, byte value

Questions about byte

What does byte mean?

A unit of computer memory or data made up of eight bits.

What is byte in other languages?

Türkçe: bayt · Español: byte · Français: octet · Deutsch: Byte · Italiano: byte · 日本語: バイト

How do you pronounce byte?

It is pronounced /baɪt/.

How do you use byte in a sentence?

Each byte contains eight bits. The file uses several thousand bytes.

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