das Bit
Translation
bit
Examples
Ein Byte besteht aus acht Bits.
One byte consists of eight bits.
Die Übertragungsrate wird in Bits pro Sekunde gemessen.
The transmission rate is measured in bits per second.
Grammar Patterns
to consist of ((sth.)) to consist of (sth.) One byte consists of eight bits.
Similar Words
unit, digit
Etymology
Short for "binary digit", the smallest unit of data in computing.
Memory Tips
Think of a light switch that can be either on (1) or off (0). That single state is one bit. It's an international word.