2014-04-26 14:52:28 +00:00
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high bit
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2014-04-26 15:54:15 +00:00
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n. [from high-order bit ] 1. The most significant bit in a byte. 2. [common]
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By extension, the most significant part of something other than a data byte:
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Spare me the whole saga , just give me the high bit. See also meta bit ,
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dread high-bit disease , and compare the mainstream slang bottom line.
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