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Meaning of most significant bit | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The bit that represents the largest fraction of a value, its position depending on the endianness of the system.

Equivalents

Français bit le plus significatif
日本語 最上位ビット
한국어 최상위 비트

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

most significant byte most valuable player most vexing parse most wanted most-perfect magic square most; -est

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