multibit
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An operation that uses more than one bit at the same time in computers or electronics
- adjective
- /ˈmʌltɪˌbɪt/
- Specialized
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multibit
- The post-normalizer creates multibit signals for the different binary exponent decrement values and sends these to the rounder.
Examples
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In computer graphics, multibit color representation improves the quality of images.
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The multibit data transmission allows for faster communication between devices.
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Multibit error, either intermittent or stuck.
Academic text (1999) -
Using a multibit encoding scheme enhances the efficiency of data processing.
Surface Forms
multibit positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word multibit is made of multi- meaning 'many' and bit meaning 'a tiny piece of computer data'. Think of it as 'many bits'—like holding several small coins in one hand—so a multibit device handles several bits at once and can move or store more data.