least significant bit(s)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

LSB

NIST SP 800-73-4

Definition(s):

The right-most bit(s) of a bit string.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-38A under Least Significant Bit(s)
NIST SP 800-38B under Least Significant Bit(s)
NIST SP 800-38C under Least Significant Bit(s)
NIST SP 800-38D under Least Significant Bit(s)
NIST SP 800-38F

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