A byte is a set of bits that represent a single character in the computer's memory. Do not confuse this with "bite", which means something totally different. There are 8 bits in a byte. Bytes are typically used to measure hard disk storage and computer memory (megabytes, gigabytes, etc.) Abbreviation: "B".
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Meaning of BYTE in English
English glossary of computer and Internet terms. Английский глоссарий компьютерных и Интернет терминов. 2012