:trit: /trit/ [by analogy with `bit'] n. One base-3 digit; the
amount of information conveyed by a selection among one of three
equally likely outcomes (see also {bit}). Trits arise, for
example, in the context of a {flag} that should actually be able
to assume *three* values --- such as yes, no, or unknown. Trits are
sometimes jokingly called `3-state bits'. A trit may be
semi-seriously referred to as `a bit and a half', although it is
linearly equivalent to 1.5849625 bits (that is,
log2(3)
bits).
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
amount of information conveyed by a selection among one of three
equally likely outcomes (see also {bit}). Trits arise, for
example, in the context of a {flag} that should actually be able
to assume *three* values --- such as yes, no, or unknown. Trits are
sometimes jokingly called `3-state bits'. A trit may be
semi-seriously referred to as `a bit and a half', although it is
linearly equivalent to 1.5849625 bits (that is,
log2(3)
bits).
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
Related:
- trit /trit/ n.
[by analogy with `bit'] One base-3
digit
the amount of information conveyed by a selection among... - bit n.
[from the mainstream meaning and `Binary digIT']
1
[techspeak] The unit of information; the amount of... - flag: n. A variable or quantity that can take on one of two
values
a bit, particularly one that is used to indicate one... - twiddle: n. 1. Tilde (ASCII 1111110, `~'). Also
called `squiggle'
`sqiggle' (sic --- pronounced /skig'l/), and `twaddle'... - bit bucket n.
[very common] 1. The universal data sink
(originally
the mythical receptacle used to catch bits when they... - byte:: /bi:t/ [techspeak] n. A unit of memory or data equal to
the amount used to represent one character
on modern architectures this is usually 8 bits,... - flag n.
[very common] A variable or quantity that can
take on one of two values
a bit, particularly one that is used to indicate... - nybble: /nib'l/ (alt. `nibble') [from v. `nibble' by analogy
with `bite' =
`byte'] n. Four bits; one {hex} digit; a half-byte... - nybble /nib'l/ (alt. `nibble') n.
[from v.
`nibble' by analogy with `bite' =>
`byte'] Four bits; one hex digit; a half-byte. ...
