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least significant bits

least significant bits is the plural of least significant bit.

Meaning of least significant bit

Noun

least significant bit (plural least significant bits)

  1. The bit (binary digit) that represents the smallest fraction of a value, its position depending on the endianness of the system.
    Synonyms:
    LSB

Questions about least significant bits

What is least significant bits the plural of?
Least significant bits is the plural of least significant bit.

Words near least significant bits in the dictionary

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  5. least significant bit
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