Bitwise

/ˈbɪtwaɪz/ adverb

In computing, operating on or processing individual bits (binary digits) one at a time.

Combines 'bit' (from 'binary digit') with the suffix '-wise,' which means 'in the manner of' or 'with respect to.' This is a modern computing term created in the 20th century.

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