high bit

noun

The most significant bit in the binary representation of a number, sometimes used to record the sign of the number.

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Meanings

nounhigh bit (plural high bits)

plural high bits

  1. computingThe most significant bit in the binary representation of a number, sometimes used to record the sign of the number.
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