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dit

1 9.9
A short signal in Morse code like a dot
  • noun
  • /dɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : punto
  • In Morse code, the dit signifies a brief sound that is essential for transmitting messages.
  • DIT scores

Examples

  • When learning Morse code, it's important to understand that a dit corresponds to the shortest signal used in communication.

  • The reliability of the DIT is good.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Table 1 shows the mean stage scores for the DIT for the sample of the participants in this present study.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The DIT is a technically strong, reliable measure of moral reasoning in the field to date.

    Academic text (2013)
  • It was also possible to examine the stage scores from the results of the DIT, as shown in Table 1.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The DIT presents situational dilemmas requiring several decisions for each.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The DIT presents several moral dilemmas to test-takers, who are asked to respond to questions about each dilemma.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The Defining Issues Test (DIT), which is based on Kohlberg's cognitive moral development theory, was used as the instrument of assessment of their moral reasoning.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The dit in Morse code is represented by a short signal that resembles a dot.

Synonyms

dot
vsdit
  • Specialized
16 2.4

A short signal in Morse code that is a brief sound

is the short Morse signal shown as a written mark rather than a sound

Surface Forms

dit singular
dits plural

Etymology

Dit comes from the short 'dit' sound people used in Morse code for a 'dot'. So a dit is the short signal that stands for a written 'dot'.