Homonym: BIT (Binary)
A BIT (Binary Digit) is the most basic unit of information in computing and digital communications. It can represent one of two values: 0 or 1. Bits are the building blocks of all digital data, including text, images, and videos, as they are used to encode information in a format that computers can process.
In computing, bits are often grouped together to form larger units of data, such as bytes (8 bits), which can represent a wider range of values. The manipulation and transmission of bits are fundamental to the operation of devices like computers, smartphones, and the internet, enabling everything from simple calculations to complex applications.