High-bit

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high bit: n.

[from high-order bit]

1. The most significant bit in a byte.

2. [common] By extension, the most significant part of something other than a data byte: “Spare me the whole saga, just give me the high bit.” See also meta bit, dread high-bit disease, and compare the mainstream slang bottom line.