Parity
Parity refers to the state of being even or odd; more broadly, the quality of being equal or equivalent. In computing, a parity bit is used to detect errors.
nounParity
Parity refers to the state of being even or odd; more broadly, the quality of being equal or equivalent. In computing, a parity bit is used to detect errors.
nounImagine This
The high schools in the same area share the same conduct code regarding parties.
Sounds Like
PAIR-i-tee
Looks Like
Party
Remember This
Computer data stored in memory typically have parity bits, which are used to detect errors within a group of bits. If the parity bits indicate an error, the data can be corrected accordingly.
Other Forms
Connect With
evenness, equality, equivalence, balance, symmetry
Note
Parity is different from mere coincidence or similarity; in math it refers to evenness or oddness, and in general to equal value across parts.