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“Bit” or “Bitt”

bit / bitt are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

bit b·IH·t

  • nouna small fragment of something broken off from the whole.
  • nounpiece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding.
  • nouna unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states.
  • nounthe part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers.
  • nounthe cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press.

bitt

  • verbsecure with a bitt.
Usage

Examples in context

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“bit”

  • …If Magazine, "We were a bit curious to know what it…
  • …distinguishing feature of an installer bit is a transverse hole drilled…
  • He is actually a bit of a coward and shows…
  • Once the bit has penetrated a wall, a…
  • …symmetric key cipher where plaintext bits are combined with a pseudorandom…
  • Installer bits are a type of twist…
  • the S/KEY system maps 64 bit numbers to 6 short words…
  • The installer bit was invented and patented by…
  • In computing, a bit is called a bit yet…
  • …also felt it had a bit too much profanity.

“bitt”

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