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Definition of bits - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
- She sprinkled bits of chocolate over the frosting.
2.
technologyTECH. units of information in computingTECH.
- The file size is 8 bits.
3.
equestrianmetal mouthpieces for horses
- The rider adjusted the bits before the race.
4.
- He got hit in the bits during the game.
Images of bits
metal mouthpieces for horses
Expressions with bits
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broken into small pieces
The vase fell and shattered to bits.
small amount or portion
She only had two bits of information about the event.
small intricate parts needing careful handling
I struggled with the fiddly bits of the model airplane.
laughing uncontrollably
The comedian had the audience in bits.
small remaining pieces or things
She collected bits and pieces for her art project.
break something into many small pieces with great force
The old building was blown to bits in the explosion.
separate something into all its parts
He took the radio to bits to fix it.
small things of different types mixed together
I keep all my bits and bobs in this drawer.
extremely happy and enthusiastic
She was excited to bits about her new job.
fail or collapse completely
Their relationship started to fall to bits.
cut something into small pieces
The butcher hacked the meat to bits.
cherish someone dearly and wholeheartedly
I love you to bits, my sweet child.
most interesting parts of a story or news
She shared all the juicy bits from the party.
have deep affection for someone or something
She loves her dog to bits and takes him everywhere.
broken into many small pieces
The vase was smashed to bits after falling off the shelf.
very pleased or delighted
He was thrilled to bits to hear the good news.
feminine accessories or items
The store sells all sorts of girly bits like hair clips and jewelry.
small particles of brown material
She brushed the brown bits off her coat after the walk.
break something into many small pieces
He tore the letter to bits.
take something apart into many small pieces
He pulled the old radio to bits.
small hanging parts or objects
The mobile had colorful dangly bits hanging from it.
make significant progress or impact
The new player is really starting to do bits on the field.
small pieces of food served as snacks
We had some picky bits before the main course.
unit measuring data transfer speed
The internet speed is 100 megabits per second.
Origin of bits
Old English, bitt (small piece)
Terms with bits included in their meaning
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hair issue
tiny white bits of old tissue falling from head surface
understanding
gradually understand something by considering all the separate bits of information
technology
unit of digital information typically consisting of eight bits
technology
reduce digital information size using fewer bits
particles
covered with small bits or particles
pollution
very small solid or liquid bits released into the air from sources
technology
container where solid bits slowly sink from liquid by gravity
tools
tool for holding and turning bits
motor racing
bits of rubber from race car tires
random bits
miscellaneous items or small things
cleaning
remove the last bits from a container
technology
communication connection sending data bits one after another through limited wires
data structure
sequence of bits representing values or flags
networking
structured packet of bits sent over a communication link
telecommunication
system adding bits to detect and correct errors
accelerator labs
one-way flow of tiny matter bits, for experiments or arms
science
field dealing with qubits instead of classical bits
technology
fixed-size group of bits in computing
technology
set or unset bits using a bitmask
frying bits
residue after rendering animal fat
computer graphics
graphics with 30+ bits per pixel
technology
unit of memory equal to four bits
spent bits
residue left after brewing tea
computer graphics
graphics with 24 bits per pixel
Examples of bits in a sentence
He only had bits of information about the event. The processor handles millions of bits per second. Data is stored in bits on the hard drive. The blacksmith crafted new bits for the stable. Bits are essential for controlling the horse. She laughed when he mentioned his bits.
The doctor asked if there were any issues with his bits.
View all translations of bits
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- French:des morceaux, bits, ...
- German:Stückchen, Bits, ...
- Italian:pezzetti, bit, ...
- Spanish:trocitos, bits, ...
- Portuguese:bocadinhos, bits, ...
- Chinese:少许, 比特, ...
- Japanese:少量, ビット, ...
- Arabic:قِطَع, بِتّ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲתִיכוֹת, בִּיטִים, ...
- Russian:кусочки, биты, ...
- Ukrainian:шматочки, біти, ...
- Hindi:टुकड़े, बिट्स, ...
Definition of bit - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
quantitysmall piece or amount of something
- She gave me a bit of her sandwich.
2.
toolsTECH. part of a tool used for cutting or drillingTECH.
- He replaced the bit on the drill for the new project.
3.
digital informationTECH. unit of digital information, either 0 or 1TECH.
- Each pixel is represented by a bit in the image.
4.
short timeUS small amount of timeUS
- I'll be back in a bit.
5.
entertainmentRare short performance or humorous actRare
- The comedian's bit about cats was hilarious.
6.
horse controlTECH. metal piece in a horse's mouth for controlTECH.
- The rider adjusted the bit before the race.
Verb
1.
insecttr./intr. TECH. bite or sting with mouthpartstr./intr. TECH.
- The mosquito bits the skin.
2.
horse controltr. TECH. place a metal mouthpiece into a horse's mouthtr. TECH.
- The rider bit the horse before the race.
Images of bit
part of a tool used for cutting or drilling 
metal piece in a horse's mouth for control
Expressions with bit
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minor actor with small roles in productions
He started his career as a bit player in local theater productions..
exactly or completely in every way
She is every bit as talented as her brother.
minor acting role with few lines
She played a bit part in the movie.
by a small amount or to a small degree
I am a wee bit tired today.
in a slightly wrong or unusual way
His answer sounded a bit off during the interview.
in a gradual manner
She improved her skills bit by bit.
to a significant degree or amount
She talks quite a bit during meetings.
slightly stupid or slow to understand
He can be a bit thick when it comes to math.
moderately or considerably in amount or degree
She knows a fair bit about gardening.
not as skilled as before from not practicing
My French is a bit rusty after years without practice.
helpful or responsible in contributing to a group effort
She is very doing your bit in the community cleanup.
exceed acceptable limits or boundaries
His joke went a bit far and upset everyone.
in the smallest degree or amount
He wasn't the least bit interested in the offer.
saying something is unfair or hypocritical
You calling me lazy? That's a bit rich!
excessive or more than is desirable
His reaction was a bit much for such a small mistake..
slightly hungry and wanting to eat something
I'm feeling a bit peckish after the long walk.
attractive or sexy person
She thinks he's a bit of alright.
small piece of soft material
She picked a bit of fluff off her sweater.
minor trick or deceitful action to mislead
His explanation was just a bit of hocus-pocus to confuse us.
eagerly await an opportunity to act
He was chomping at the bit to share his ideas.
do what is expected as part of a group
Everyone should do their bit to help the team.
small contributions can lead to big results
Don't worry about the amount, every little bit helps.
very eager or impatient
She was foaming at the bit to start the new project.
not at all or in any way
He was not one bit interested in the offer.
Origin of bit
Old English, bita (bite)
Examples of bit in a sentence
There's a bit of truth in what he says. The bit was dull and needed sharpening. He bought a new bit for the woodworking tool. A bit is the smallest unit of data in computing. The bit determines the binary state of the system. Just wait a bit longer, please.
The meeting will start in a bit. Her bit on daily routines was a hit. The magician's bit involved card tricks. She checked the bit to ensure the horse's comfort. The bit was shiny and well-maintained. The ant bit the leaf with precision. A tiny insect bit his arm while he slept. She expertly bit the horse before the parade. The stable hand bit the horse for the training session.
View all translations of bit
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- French:morceau, mordre, ...
- German:Stück, stechen, ...
- Italian:pezzetto, pungere, ...
- Spanish:trozo, morder, ...
- Portuguese:bocado, morder, ...
- Chinese:小块, 叮咬, ...
- Japanese:少し, 刺す, ...
- Arabic:قليل, لَدَغَ, ...
- Hebrew:קְצָת, לִנְשׁוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:кусочек, кусать, ...
- Ukrainian:трохи, кусати, ...
- Hindi:टुकड़ा, काटना, ...
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