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A bit (contraction of binary digit) is the basic unit of information in computing and telecommunications; it is the amount of information stored by a digital device or other physical system that exists in one of two possible distinct states.

Old Standard

bit b 0 or 1

byte B 8 bits

IEC Standard

bit bit 0 or 1

byte B 8 bits

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