parity bit

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Definition Noun : (Computing) A check bit : A parity bit is a single binary digit (a 0 or 1) added to a group of bits (like a byte) to make the total count of 1-bits in the group either always even (even parity) or always odd (odd parity). It is a simple method for detecting errors in data storage or transmission. Usage Noun : The system uses a parity bit to verify the integrity of the transmit...