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most significant bits

most significant bits is the plural of most significant bit.

Meaning of most significant bit

Noun

most significant bit (plural most significant bits)

  1. The bit that represents the largest fraction of a value, its position depending on the endianness of the system.
    Synonyms:
    MSB, high order bit

Questions about most significant bits

What is most significant bits the plural of?
Most significant bits is the plural of most significant bit.

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