bitweight
nounUK /ˈbɪt.weɪt/
US /ˈbɪt.weɪt/
A bitweight is a tiny amount of heaviness that a computer uses to measure how much space something takes up.
The small picture had a bitweight of only a few bytes.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The weight of a single bit in a digital signal, used in computing and telecommunications.
Engineers measured the bitweight of the transmission to check for errors.
3. A small unit of measurement in horse racing that adjusts a jockey's load.
The trainer added a bitweight to the saddle before the race.
4. A minor burden or small concern that adds up over time.
He carried the bitweight of unfinished chores all week.