kibibit
9.9
A unit of information in computing equal to 1,024 bits
- noun
- /ˈkɪbɪˌbɪt/
- Specialized
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kibibit
- In computing, a kibibit is useful for calculating data transfer rates, as it equals 1,024 bits.
Examples
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The file size was measured in kibibits rather than kilobits for accuracy.
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A kibibit is a unit of data.
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A kibibit is larger than a kilobit because it uses a binary system.
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Internet speeds are often quoted in bits, kilobits, or kibibits.
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The file size is 10 kibibits.
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When downloading a file, the size is often measured in kibibits to give a precise indication of data quantity.
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A high-definition video can require several kibibits per second for smooth playback.
Synonyms
9.9
A measure of digital data equal to 1024 bits used for small files
has identical meaning but is an alternate form of the name
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Etymology
Kibibit comes from the computer prefix kibi- meaning 'binary kilo' and the word bit. A helpful way to remember it is that kibi- means 'about 1,024' in computing, so a kibibit is 1,024 'bits', not 1,000.