most significant bit(s)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Definition(s):

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

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