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Bit Length

Definition(s):

  The number of bits in a bit string.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-38C

  The length in bits of a bit string.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56A Rev. 2 [Superseded] under Bit length
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 1 [Superseded] under Bit length

  A positive integer that expresses the number of bits in a bit string.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 2 under Bit length