Term: parity bit: (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error
Broader: bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | Unrelated: proprietorship: an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
Broader: bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | Unrelated: boat race: a race between people rowing or driving boats
Broader: bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | Unrelated: cutler: a dealer in cutlery
Broader: bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | Unrelated: monorchism: failure of one testes to descend into the scrotum
Broader: bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | Unrelated: kiswahili: a Bantu language
Broader: bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | Unrelated: bigheartedness: the quality of being kind and generous
Broader: bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | Unrelated: idolatress: a woman idolater
Broader: bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | Unrelated: warm-up: exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
Broader: bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | Unrelated: petit four: small (individual) frosted and ornamented cake
Broader: bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states | Unrelated: gondola: long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by sculling; traditionally used on canals of Venice