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byte

[baɪt]

byte Definition

a group of binary digits or bits (usually eight) operated on as a unit.

Using byte: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "byte" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The file size is measured in bytes.

  • Example

    A byte can represent a single character, such as 'a' or 'B'.

  • Example

    The computer's memory is measured in bytes.

byte Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for byte

Phrases with byte

  • a unit of digital information storage or transmission that is equal to 1,024 bytes

    Example

    The file size is 2 kilobytes.

  • a unit of digital information storage or transmission that is equal to 1,048,576 bytes

    Example

    The file size is 5 megabytes.

  • a unit of digital information storage or transmission that is equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes

    Example

    The hard drive has a capacity of 500 gigabytes.

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Summary: byte in Brief

The term 'byte' [baɪt] refers to a group of binary digits or bits, usually eight, that are operated on as a unit. Bytes are used to measure file sizes and computer memory, and can represent a single character. Related units include kilobyte, megabyte, and gigabyte.