Definition: Byte


A sequence of eight binary digits or bits regarded to be a unit or binary word. The storage capacity of a disk drive is commonly measured in megabytes, which is the total number of storable bits divided by eight million.




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Byte

A byte is a series of 8 bits. Also called a Octet. A byte is able to store one character. Computer storage space is measured in bytes.

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