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Meaning of bit depth | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The number of bits (binary digits) used to represent the colour of a single pixel.

Equivalents

Suomi bittisyvyys
Македонски длабочина на бојата
Português bits por píxel profundidade de cor
Русский разрядность

Examples

“A bit depth of eight corresponds to a palette of 256 possible colours, because 2⁸ = 256.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

bit flip bit interval bit lifter bit map bit nibbler bit of all right

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