Byte vs. Octet

Byte vs. Octet — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Byte and Octet

Bytenoun

(computing) A sequence of adjacent bits (binary digits) that can be operated on as a unit by a computer; the smallest usable machine word; nearly always eight bits, which can represent an integer from 0 to 255 or a single character of text.

Octetnoun

A group or set of eight of something.

Bytenoun

(computing) A unit of computing storage equal to eight bits

The word “hello” fits into five bytes of ASCII code.

Octetnoun

(music) A group of eight musicians performing together.

An octet of waiters sang her "Happy Birthday".

Bytenoun

a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information

Octetnoun

(music) A composition for such a group of musicians.

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Octetnoun

(computing) A byte of eight bits. Abbreviation: o

Octetnoun

A group of three bits, representing any of eight possible values.

Octetnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

Octetnoun

eight performers or singers who perform together

Octetnoun

a set of eight similar things considered as a unit

Octetnoun

eight people considered as a unit

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Octetnoun

a musical composition written for eight performers