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Definition of byte

A unit of data that typically holds a single character, such as a letter, a digit, or a punctuation mark. Some single characters can take up more than one byte.

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A field size or data type that can hold positive integer numbers ranging from 0 to 255.

— Computer Science

A basic unit of measurement for pieces of information; the space required to store one character. See also- Bit,- Kilobyte,Megabyte,- Gigabyte,- Terabyte.

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