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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.