Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nybble
Noun
/ˈnɪbəl/
Definition
A nybble is a term in computing that refers to a four-bit aggregation, or half of an eight-bit byte.
Examples
- In hexadecimal representation, each digit represents a nybble.
- The controller managed the nybbles of data efficiently.
- To encode the information properly, we must ensure each byte is divided into two nybbles.
Meaning
Nybble is often used when dealing with binary data and computer architecture, representing four bits (half a byte).
Synonyms
- nibble
