bitstream

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈbɪtstrim/

KK: /ˈbɪtstrim/

noun

Definition

A sequence of bits that is transmitted or processed in a digital format.

Example

The video was sent over the internet as a continuous bitstream.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a bitstream?

Yeah, I think it's related to data transmission, right?

Exactly! It’s basically a sequence of bits being sent over a network.

That makes sense; it’s fascinating how data travels like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

data

signal

stream

Antonyms

silence

void

gap

Root Explanation

Bitstream → It is formed from "bit" (a term derived from "binary digit", meaning the smallest unit of data in computing) and "stream" (from Old English "stream", meaning a flow or current). The word "bitstream" refers to a continuous flow of bits, or binary data, typically in the context of digital communication.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'flow' ('stream') of 'binary data' ('bit') — that's what a bitstream represents.

Visually Confused Words

bestream