"bit time" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bit times [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bit time (plural bit times)
  1. (computing, networking) The amount of time it takes for one bit to be ejected from a network interface card operating at a predefined standard speed. Categories (topical): Computing, Networking

Inflected forms

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