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kibibit

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

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noun

Meaning 1

Strictly, 210 (1,024) bits, as opposed to a kilobit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a unit of information equal to 1024 bits

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: kibit

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: computer memory unit

History

Etymology

From kibi- + bit.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: kibibito — 210 bits
  • French: kibibit — 210 bits
  • Georgian: კიბიბიტი (ḳibibiṭi) — 210 bits
  • German: Kibibit — 210 bits
  • Japanese: キビビット (kibibitto) — 210 bits
  • Korean: 키비비트 (kibibiteu) — 210 bits