"high bit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: high bits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} high bit (plural high bits)
  1. (computing) The most significant bit in the binary representation of a number, sometimes used to record the sign of the number. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-high_bit-en-noun-hdY71bpM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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