Trit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɹɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trit is a noun meaning (computing) The ternary equivalent of a bit; a fundamental unit of information that may take any of three distinct states.
Meaning
(computing) The ternary equivalent of a bit; a fundamental unit of information that may take any of three distinct states.
Example Sentences
For example, consider storing trits (recall Section 2.6.4), which take values in {0, 1, 2}. If we use 2 bits per value, then an array A[1, n] of trits requires 2n bits.
Word Forms
- trits
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tryte, tristate, qutrit, triple, ternion, tritave.
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