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bit depth

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The number of bits (binary digits) used to represent the colour of a single pixel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • A bit depth of eight corresponds to a palette of 256 possible colours, because 28 = 256.

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Macedonian: длабочина на бојата (dlabočina na bojata) — computer graphics: the number of bits (binary digits) used to represent the colour of a single pixel
  • Portuguese: profundidade de cor — computer graphics: the number of bits (binary digits) used to represent the colour of a single pixel
  • Portuguese: bits por píxel — computer graphics: the number of bits (binary digits) used to represent the colour of a single pixel
  • Russian: разря́дность (razrjádnostʹ) — computer graphics: the number of bits (binary digits) used to represent the colour of a single pixel