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most significant bit

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The bit that represents the largest fraction of a value, its position depending on the endianness of the system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

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  • Finnish: merkitsevin bitti — bit of the largest order
  • French: bit le plus significatif — bit of the largest order
  • Japanese: 最上位ビット (saijōi bitto) — bit of the largest order
  • Korean: 최상위 비트 (choesang'wi biteu) — bit of the largest order