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  • 31Bit ring — This article is about the rings on the outside of a bit. For an over of bits in general, see bit (horse). For information on leverage devices, see bit shank. The bit ring is the ring on the side of a horse s bit, particularly on a snaffle bit. It …

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  • 32bit — [[t]bɪ̱t[/t]] ♦ bits 1) QUANT: QUANT of n uncount A bit of something is a small amount of it. All it required was a bit of work... I got paid a little bit of money. 2) PHRASE: PHR adj/adv/prep (vagueness) A bit means to a small extent or degree.… …

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  • 33bit — 1 /bIt/ noun (C) 1 SLIGHTLY/FAIRLY a bit informal, especially BrE a) slightly, but not very; a little: Could you turn the radio down a bit, please? | Stay a bit longer it s still early. | I think you re a bit young to be watching this. | a bit… …

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  • 34Bit stuffing — In data transmission and telecommunication, bit stuffing (also known uncommonly as positive justification) is the insertion of noninformation bits into data. Stuffed bits should not be confused with overhead bits. Bit stuffing is used for various …

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  • 35Least common multiple — In arithmetic and number theory, the least common multiple (also called the lowest common multiple or smallest common multiple) of two integers a and b, usually denoted by LCM(a, b), is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of both a… …

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  • 36Bit part — A bit part is a supporting acting role with at least one line of dialogue. In British television, bit parts are referred to as under sixes (fewer than six spoken lines). Unlike extras, who do not speak any lines at all, actors in bit parts are… …

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  • 37least significant bit — noun The bit that represents the smallest fraction of a value, its position depending on the endianness of the system. Syn: LSB Ant: most significant bit …

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  • 38least significant bit — noun Computing the bit in a binary number which is of the lowest numerical value …

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  • 39least bittern — Bittern Bit tern, n. [OE. bitoure, betore, bitter, fr. F. butor; of unknown origin.] (Zo[ o]l.) A wading bird of the genus {Botaurus}, allied to the herons, of various species. [1913 Webster] Note: The common European bittern is {Botaurus… …

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  • 40a bit — {n., informal} A small amount; some. * /There s no sugar in the sugar bowl, but you may find a bit in the bag./ * /If the ball had hit the window a bit harder, it would have broken it./ Often used like an adverb. * /This sweater scratches a bit./ …

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