CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “bytes”?
Estimated level
B2
upper-intermediate
“bytes” is roughly the #2550 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.
Meaning
noun. (most commonly) A unit of computing storage equal to eight bits, which can represent any of 256 distinct values.
Example: The word “hello” fits into five bytes of ASCII code.
Similar words: B, octet.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “bytes” sits in the B2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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