: a unit of computer information or data-storage capacity that consists of a group of eight bits and that is used especially to represent an alphanumeric character compare word entry 1 sense 10
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In the twenty-first century, bits and bytes are as threatening as bullets and bombs.
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William J. Lynn Iii, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2011
These text blocks are actually transcriptions of audio bytes.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Written on an early home computer with 10.5 million bytes of memory, Herbert’s work included treatments and rough outlines of what was meant to be—like Villeneuve’s contemporary adaptation—a two-part experience, at De Laurentiis’ initial suggestion.
—Max Evry, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2024
The file manager lists 0 bytes for every type of file and empty folder, and the files also aren't viewable from a PC over USB.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 27 Oct. 2023
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William J. Lynn Iii, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2011
These text blocks are actually transcriptions of audio bytes.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Written on an early home computer with 10.5 million bytes of memory, Herbert’s work included treatments and rough outlines of what was meant to be—like Villeneuve’s contemporary adaptation—a two-part experience, at De Laurentiis’ initial suggestion.
—Max Evry, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2024
The file manager lists 0 bytes for every type of file and empty folder, and the files also aren't viewable from a PC over USB.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 27 Oct. 2023
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“Byte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/byte. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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byte
noun
: a group of eight bits that a computer handles as a unit
Etymology
possibly an altered form of bite
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