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bit
noun
a
small
piece
or
amount
of
something
•
He
broke
off
a
bit
of
chocolate
and
handed
it
to
his
friend
.
He
broke
off
a
bit
of
chocolate
and
handed
it
to
his
friend
.
•
There
is
only
a
tiny
bit
of
paint
left
in
the
can
.
There
is
only
a
tiny
bit
of
paint
left
in
the
can
.
Old
English
‘
bita
’
meaning
‘
bite
,
morsel
’.
noun
a
small
piece
broken
or
cut
from
something
•
A
tiny
bit
of
paper
stuck
to
his
shoe
.
A
tiny
bit
of
paper
stuck
to
his
shoe
.
•
She
sprinkled
a
bit
of
cheese
on
top
of
the
pasta
.
She
sprinkled
a
bit
of
cheese
on
top
of
the
pasta
.
Old
English
‘
bita
’
meaning
‘
morsel
,
piece
’,
from
‘
bitan
’ (“
to
bite
”),
implying
something
that
has
been
bitten
off
.
noun
a
small
amount
or
degree
of
something
•
Could
you
turn
the
music
down
a
bit
?
Could
you
turn
the
music
down
a
bit
?
•
I
’
m
feeling
a
bit
tired
after
the
hike
.
I
’
m
feeling
a
bit
tired
after
the
hike
.
Extended
figurative
use
of
‘
bit
’ (
piece
)
to
mean
a
small
quantity
began
in
Middle
English
.
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
past
tense
of
“
bite
”:
to
cut
or
grip
with
the
teeth
•
The
dog
bit
the
mail
carrier
on
the
leg
.
The
dog
bit
the
mail
carrier
on
the
leg
.
•
She
accidentally
bit
her
tongue
while
chewing
.
She
accidentally
bit
her
tongue
while
chewing
.
Old
English
‘
bitan
’;
the
past
tense
‘
bit
’
has
survived
into
Modern
English
.
noun
in
computing
,
the
smallest
unit
of
information
,
representing
either
0
or
1
•
A
single
bit
can
only
store
a
value
of
0
or
1
.
A
single
bit
can
only
store
a
value
of
0
or
1
.
•
Eight
bits
make
up
one
byte
.
Eight
bits
make
up
one
byte
.
Shortening
of
‘
binary
digit
’,
first
recorded
in
1948
.
noun
a
metal
cutting
tool
attached
to
a
drill
that
makes
holes
•
Use
a
wood
bit
if
you
are
drilling
into
a
pine
board
.
Use
a
wood
bit
if
you
are
drilling
into
a
pine
board
.
•
The
mechanic
replaced
the
worn-out
bit
before
continuing
.
The
mechanic
replaced
the
worn-out
bit
before
continuing
.
Derived
from
the
verb
‘
bite
’,
referring
to
the
tool
’
s
cutting
action
.
noun
a
short
act
,
joke
,
or
routine
performed
as
part
of
a
show
•
The
comedian
opened
with
a
hilarious
new
bit
about
airline
food
.
The
comedian
opened
with
a
hilarious
new
bit
about
airline
food
.
•
She
rehearsed
her
dance
bit
over
and
over
before
the
talent
show
.
She
rehearsed
her
dance
bit
over
and
over
before
the
talent
show
.
Extension
of
sense
‘
small
piece
’,
first
used
in
U
.
S
.
show
business
slang
in
early
20th
century
.
noun
in
computing
,
the
smallest
unit
of
information
,
having
a
value
of
0
or
1
•
Eight
bits
make
one
byte
.
Eight
bits
make
one
byte
.
•
The
file
size
is
measured
in
millions
of
bits
.
The
file
size
is
measured
in
millions
of
bits
.
Shortening
of
‘
binary
digit
’,
first
recorded
in
1940s
computer
jargon
.
noun
the
cutting
or
drilling
part
at
the
end
of
a
tool
such
as
a
drill
or
screwdriver
•
Make
sure
the
drill
bit
is
tight
before
you
start
.
Make
sure
the
drill
bit
is
tight
before
you
start
.
•
This
set
includes
bits
for
both
wood
and
metal
.
This
set
includes
bits
for
both
wood
and
metal
.
Derived
from
the
general
sense
of
‘
bit
’
as
a
small
piece
;
applied
to
tool
tips
in
the
17th
century
.
noun
the
metal
mouthpiece
of
a
horse
’
s
bridle
that
rests
in
the
animal
’
s
mouth
and
helps
the
rider
steer
•
The
rider
gently
pulled
on
the
reins
so
the
bit
signaled
the
horse
to
stop
.
The
rider
gently
pulled
on
the
reins
so
the
bit
signaled
the
horse
to
stop
.
•
Choosing
the
right
bit
is
important
for
the
horse
’
s
comfort
.
Choosing
the
right
bit
is
important
for
the
horse
’
s
comfort
.
Old
English
‘
bita
’
meaning
‘
that
which
bites
’.
noun
a
metal
mouthpiece
attached
to
a
bridle
,
used
to
control
a
horse
•
The
rider
gently
pulled
on
the
reins
to
signal
through
the
bit
.
The
rider
gently
pulled
on
the
reins
to
signal
through
the
bit
.
•
An
ill-fitting
bit
can
hurt
the
horse
’
s
mouth
.
An
ill-fitting
bit
can
hurt
the
horse
’
s
mouth
.
From
Old
English
‘
bita
’,
eventually
specialized
to
the
part
of
a
bridle
placed
in
a
horse
’
s
mouth
.
bite
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
to
use
the
teeth
to
cut
into
,
grip
,
or
tear
something
or
someone
•
The
baby
tried
to
bite
her
father's
finger
.
The
baby
tried
to
bite
her
father's
finger
.
•
Be
careful
,
the
dog
bites
when
it
is
scared
.
Be
careful
,
the
dog
bites
when
it
is
scared
.
Old
English
‘
bītan
’,
of
Germanic
origin
;
related
to
Dutch
‘
bijten
’
and
German
‘
beißen
’.
noun
the
act
of
cutting
or
gripping
with
the
teeth
,
or
a
mouthful
taken
•
She
took
a
big
bite
of
the
sandwich
.
She
took
a
big
bite
of
the
sandwich
.
•
One
bite
was
enough
to
know
the
cake
was
delicious
.
One
bite
was
enough
to
know
the
cake
was
delicious
.
noun
a
wound
or
mark
left
by
teeth
or
the
mouthparts
of
an
animal
or
insect
•
The
mosquito
bite
on
my
arm
is
itching
.
The
mosquito
bite
on
my
arm
is
itching
.
•
He
had
dog
bites
on
both
legs
.
He
had
dog
bites
on
both
legs
.
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
(
of
fish
or
other
animals
)
to
take
the
bait
or
hook
•
We
waited
for
hours
,
but
the
fish
still
wouldn't
bite
.
We
waited
for
hours
,
but
the
fish
still
wouldn't
bite
.
•
As
soon
as
I
cast
the
line
,
a
trout
bit
.
As
soon
as
I
cast
the
line
,
a
trout
bit
.
noun
a
small
meal
or
snack
,
especially
something
quick
to
eat
•
Let's
grab
a
bite
after
the
movie
.
Let's
grab
a
bite
after
the
movie
.
•
We
stopped
for
a
quick
bite
at
a
café
.
We
stopped
for
a
quick
bite
at
a
café
.
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
to
begin
to
have
a
sharp
,
painful
,
or
serious
effect
•
The
cold
wind
bit
into
my
cheeks
.
The
cold
wind
bit
into
my
cheeks
.
•
When
the
new
taxes
bite
,
many
families
will
feel
poorer
.
When
the
new
taxes
bite
,
many
families
will
feel
poorer
.
habit
noun
something
you
do
regularly
,
often
without
thinking
,
that
can
be
good
or
bad
•
Brushing
his
teeth
every
night
before
bed
is
an
important
habit
.
Brushing
his
teeth
every
night
before
bed
is
an
important
habit
.
•
She
has
a
bad
habit
of
biting
her
nails
whenever
she
feels
nervous
at
work
.
She
has
a
bad
habit
of
biting
her
nails
whenever
she
feels
nervous
at
work
.
From
Latin
‘
habitus
’
meaning
‘
condition
,
appearance
,
demeanor
’
and
later
‘
custom
,
practice
’.
noun
a
long
loose
piece
of
clothing
worn
by
monks
or
nuns
as
a
sign
of
their
religious
order
•
The
monk
’
s
brown
habit
brushed
the
stone
floor
as
he
walked
through
the
cloister
.
The
monk
’
s
brown
habit
brushed
the
stone
floor
as
he
walked
through
the
cloister
.
•
During
the
ceremony
,
she
received
the
white
habit
of
her
order
and
took
her
final
vows
.
During
the
ceremony
,
she
received
the
white
habit
of
her
order
and
took
her
final
vows
.
Medieval
use
extended
the
Latin
idea
of
‘
outward
condition
’
to
describe
the
distinctive
clothing
of
religious
life
.
noun
a
special
suit
of
clothes
worn
for
a
particular
activity
,
especially
a
woman
’
s
fitted
outfit
for
horse
riding
•
She
looked
elegant
in
her
navy
riding
habit
as
she
guided
the
horse
over
the
jump
.
She
looked
elegant
in
her
navy
riding
habit
as
she
guided
the
horse
over
the
jump
.
•
Victorian
photographs
often
show
ladies
wearing
long
skirts
as
part
of
their
riding
habits
.
Victorian
photographs
often
show
ladies
wearing
long
skirts
as
part
of
their
riding
habits
.
By
the
17th
century
, ‘
habit
’
broadened
to
mean
any
distinctive
clothing
for
an
activity
,
such
as
riding
.
noun
the
typical
form
or
growth
pattern
of
a
plant
,
animal
,
or
mineral
•
This
cactus
has
a
columnar
habit
that
allows
it
to
store
water
efficiently
.
This
cactus
has
a
columnar
habit
that
allows
it
to
store
water
efficiently
.
•
Botanists
classify
trees
by
leaf
shape
,
bark
texture
,
and
overall
habit
.
Botanists
classify
trees
by
leaf
shape
,
bark
texture
,
and
overall
habit
.
Scientific
writers
applied
‘
habit
’
to
plants
in
the
late
18th
century
to
describe
their
general
appearance
and
way
of
growing
.
exhibition
noun
a
public
show
of
objects
,
artworks
,
or
information
for
people
to
look
at
•
The
city
museum
is
hosting
an
exhibition
of
ancient
Egyptian
artifacts
.
The
city
museum
is
hosting
an
exhibition
of
ancient
Egyptian
artifacts
.
•
Tickets
sold
out
quickly
for
the
photography
exhibition
at
the
art
center
.
Tickets
sold
out
quickly
for
the
photography
exhibition
at
the
art
center
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
‘
exhibere
’
meaning
‘
to
show
’
plus
the
suffix
‘
-ion
’.
noun
a
sports
event
held
mainly
to
entertain
or
practice
and
not
counting
toward
official
competition
results
•
The
two
basketball
teams
played
an
exhibition
game
before
the
season
started
.
The
two
basketball
teams
played
an
exhibition
game
before
the
season
started
.
•
Fans
loved
the
special
exhibition
match
between
the
retired
stars
.
Fans
loved
the
special
exhibition
match
between
the
retired
stars
.
noun
a
showing
or
demonstration
of
a
quality
,
skill
,
or
behaviour
for
others
to
see
•
Her
piano
solo
was
an
impressive
exhibition
of
talent
.
Her
piano
solo
was
an
impressive
exhibition
of
talent
.
•
The
striker's
hat-trick
was
an
exhibition
of
pure
skill
.
The
striker's
hat-trick
was
an
exhibition
of
pure
skill
.
exhibit
noun
an
object
or
group
of
objects
that
is
put
on
show
in
a
museum
,
gallery
,
or
similar
place
•
The
mummy
is
the
most
popular
exhibit
in
the
museum
.
The
mummy
is
the
most
popular
exhibit
in
the
museum
.
•
Visitors
gathered
around
the
new
dinosaur
exhibit
.
Visitors
gathered
around
the
new
dinosaur
exhibit
.
verb
to
put
something
in
a
public
place
so
that
people
can
look
at
it
•
The
museum
plans
to
exhibit
rare
dinosaur
fossils
next
summer
.
The
museum
plans
to
exhibit
rare
dinosaur
fossils
next
summer
.
•
At
the
school
fair
,
the
students
exhibited
their
science
projects
on
large
tables
.
At
the
school
fair
,
the
students
exhibited
their
science
projects
on
large
tables
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
exhibere
‘
hold
out
,
present
’,
from
ex-
‘
out
’
+
habere
‘
hold
’.
noun
a
public
show
of
art
or
other
items
•
The
city
is
hosting
a
wildlife
photography
exhibit
this
weekend
.
The
city
is
hosting
a
wildlife
photography
exhibit
this
weekend
.
•
We
spent
the
afternoon
at
a
science
exhibit
about
space
travel
.
We
spent
the
afternoon
at
a
science
exhibit
about
space
travel
.
verb
to
clearly
show
a
particular
quality
,
feeling
,
or
ability
•
The
child
exhibited
remarkable
courage
during
the
rescue
.
The
child
exhibited
remarkable
courage
during
the
rescue
.
•
He
exhibits
little
interest
in
sports
but
loves
music
.
He
exhibits
little
interest
in
sports
but
loves
music
.
verb
to
formally
present
a
document
or
object
as
evidence
in
a
court
of
law
•
The
lawyer
exhibited
the
contract
to
prove
ownership
.
The
lawyer
exhibited
the
contract
to
prove
ownership
.
•
In
court
,
the
detective
exhibited
the
weapon
found
at
the
scene
.
In
court
,
the
detective
exhibited
the
weapon
found
at
the
scene
.
noun
a
document
or
object
that
is
presented
as
evidence
in
a
court
case
•
The
knife
was
labeled
as
exhibit
B
during
the
trial
.
The
knife
was
labeled
as
exhibit
B
during
the
trial
.
•
Her
emails
became
a
crucial
exhibit
in
the
fraud
case
.
Her
emails
became
a
crucial
exhibit
in
the
fraud
case
.