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meg⋅a⋅bit

  [meg-uh-bit]
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–noun Computers.
1. 22 0 (1,048,576) bits.
2. (loosely) one million bits. Abbreviation: Mb
Origin:
1955–60; mega- + bit 3
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meg·a·bit   (měg'ə-bĭt')   
n.   Computer Science Abbr. Mb

  1. One million bits.

  2. 1,048,576 (220) bits.

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megabit   (měg'ə-bĭt')  Pronunciation Key 

  1. One million bits.

  2. 1,048,576 (that is, 220) bits. See Note at megabyte.


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