Synonyms for

Bytes

Verb / baɪts / Another word for bytes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bytes are a unit of digital information that consist of eight bits.

Synonyms & similar words

byte octets

Synonyms by register

Formal

data information digital units

Informal

bits pieces smidgens

Antonyms

whole unit chunk mass block bulk

Common collocations

  • kilobytes of
  • megabytes of
  • gigabytes of
  • terabytes of
  • data bytes
  • file bytes
  • network bytes
  • storage bytes

Word family

noun byte

Usage note

A byte is a unit of digital information that most commonly consists of eight bits. It is often used in computing contexts to refer to quantities of data.

Example sentences

  1. My computer has 8 gigabytes of storage.
  2. I need to send this file, it's too big for email so I'll need to use a flash drive with more bytes.
  3. The amount of bytes in this document is too large to print.
  4. The file is only 100 kilobytes, it should download quickly.
  5. I need to upgrade my computer's memory to store more bytes.

Quotes

  • 'In the digital age, we are all becoming byte-sized.' - Sharan Shetty
  • 'I've got those dreaded spam bytes.' - Neil Young
  • 'All the bytes in a computer do not make a computer intelligent.' - Neil Postman

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