May 15, 2003

high bit

n.

[from high-order bit]

1. The most significant bit in a byte.

2. [common] By extension, the most significant part of something other than a data byte: Spare me the whole saga, just give me the high bit. See also meta bit, dread high-bit disease, and compare the mainstream slang bottom line.

Posted by Jargon File at May 15, 2003 10:43 AM

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