Synonyms for byte
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A short sequence of bits (binary digits) that can be operated on as a unit by a computer; the smallest usable machine word.
Related words
- Phrases
- byte bucket byte order
Forms
- Plural
- bytes → octets…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| byte | rising | |
| octet | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- octet2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (octet2 = 2 syllables).