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| Definition: A bit is a single Binary digIT, 0 or 1. It is the smallest unit of data that a computer can process. Explanation: A bit gets its name from a
combination of two words, Binary and digIT. A bit is either a 0 or a
1. A 0 is like an "off" switch for electronic impulses, and a 1 is like an
"on" switch. A computer uses this to process all information. Learn More: Look up "Bit" in
the TechEncyclopedia.
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