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Bit

Bit: A binary digit having a value of 0 or 1.

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A binary digit having a value of 0 or 1.

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Definition 2

A contraction of the term Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary system of notation. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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