octet

noun
UK: /ɒkˈtet/
US: /ɑːkˈtet/

  1. A group of eight things, especially bits of computer data.

    1. An octet is made of eight bits in this system.
    2. The standard IPv4 address uses four octets to represent a unique location.

  2. A group of eight musicians or singers who perform together, or a piece of music written for them.

    1. The octet played a beautiful piece last night.
    2. This complex octet performance requires exceptional skill from each musician.

Synonyms

byte

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "octet" in English means: A group of eight things, especially bits of computer data., A group of eight musicians or singers who perform together, or a piece of music written for them..

The phonetic transcription of "octet" is /ɒkˈtet/ in British English and /ɑːkˈtet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "octet": byte.

Example usage of "octet": "An octet is made of eight bits in this system.". More examples on the page.