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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

byte

/baɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does byte mean?

noun

A unit of digital information, typically consisting of 8 binary digits. A byte is often used to measure the size of a computer file or the amount of memory used by a program.

Example

"The software requires at least 1 gigabyte of free space on the hard drive."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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