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kil⋅o⋅bit

  [kil-uh-bit]
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–noun Computers.
1. 1024 (210) bits.
2. (loosely) 1000 bits. Symbol: Kb
Origin:
1960–65; kilo- + bit 3
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kil·o·bit   (kĭl'ə-bĭt')   
n.   Computer Science Abbr. Kb

  1. One thousand bits.

  2. 1,024 (210) bits.

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Science Dictionary
kilobit   (kĭl'ə-bĭt')  Pronunciation Key 

  1. One thousand bits.

  2. 1,024 (that is, 210) bits. See Note at megabyte.


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Computing Dictionary

kilobit unit
2^10 = 1024 bits of storage (1 Kb).
Compare kilobits per second.
(2002-03-23)

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
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