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1. parity_bit
noun. (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.
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2. parity
noun. ['ˈpɛrəti'] (physics) parity is conserved in a universe in which the laws of physics are the same in a right-handed system of coordinates as in a left-handed system.
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- parity (English)
- parité (French)
- paritas (Latin)
3. parity
noun. ['ˈpɛrəti'] functional equality.
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- parity (English)
- parité (French)
- paritas (Latin)
4. parity
noun. ['ˈpɛrəti'] (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.
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- parity (English)
- parité (French)
- paritas (Latin)
5. bit
noun. ['ˈbɪt'] a small piece or quantity of something.
7. bit
noun. ['ˈbɪt'] an indefinitely short time.
8. bit
noun. ['ˈbɪt'] piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding.