Homonym: Bits (Pieces)
A "bit" is the most basic unit of information in computing and digital communications. It can represent a value of either 0 or 1, which corresponds to the binary number system. This binary system is fundamental to how computers process and store data, as all digital information is ultimately broken down into bits.
Bits are often grouped together to form larger units of data, such as bytes, which consist of 8 bits. These larger units allow for more complex information to be represented, such as characters in text or pixels in an image. Understanding bits is essential for grasping how computers and digital devices operate.