First Known Use: 1962
Dictionary
byte
noun \ˈbīt\
: a unit of computer information that is equal to eight bits
Full Definition of BYTE
: a unit of computer information or data-storage capacity that consists of a group of eight bits and that is used especially to represent an alphanumeric character — compare word 2c
See byte defined for English-language learners
See byte defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of BYTE
perhaps alteration of 2bite
BYTE Defined for Kids
byte
noun \ˈbīt\
Definition of BYTE for Kids
: a group of eight bits that a computer handles as a unit
Learn More About BYTE
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up byte? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).