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bitflip

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The switching of a bit's value (from 1 to 0, or vice versa).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The switching of a bit's value (from 1 to 0, or vice versa).

Such a change that occurs for a spurious reason, such as when a cosmic ray strikes the integrated circuit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: usually

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

Examples

  • Near-synonym: SEU (“single-event upset”)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: SEU[w:single-event upset|single-event upset]]>

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From bit + flip.