dataunits
nounUK /ˈdeɪtə ˈjuːnɪts/
US /ˈdeɪtə ˈjuːnɪts/
Dataunits are small pieces of information that computers use and count.
The teacher explained that dataunits like bits and bytes help computers store pictures and words.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The basic building blocks used to measure how much digital information something holds.
A byte is one of the most common dataunits for measuring file size.
3. Separate parts of a collection of facts or numbers that are studied together.
The scientist grouped the dataunits into charts to see patterns.
4. Small sections of information sent between computers over a network.
The internet breaks messages into dataunits so they can travel quickly.