bit bucket
Originally a container for punched-out paper bits, the term "bit bucket" has evolved to describe where lost or discarded digital data goes.
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Definition
C1Computing
(humorous, slang)A metaphorical place where lost or discarded digital data ends up.
Example
- The corrupted files were sent to the bit bucket, never to be recovered.
C1Programming
(technical, slang)A routine or process that accepts and discards data for testing purposes.
Example
- The debug function routes output to the bit bucket to avoid cluttering the logs.
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