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noun
One thousand (103, or 1,000) bits.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
a kibibit
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
one kilobit per second
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: kbps
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noun
a unit of information equal to 1000 bits
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: kbit, kb
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: computer memory unit
History
c. 1960, from kilo- (“thousand”) + bit.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
