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Definition bit rot in British English

bit rot noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈbɪt ˌrɒt/
1

the loss of electronic information because the software or devices needed to read it are no longer available

Example

Bit rot is concerning because programs needed to view documents will eventually become outdated and replaced with newer technology.

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Definition bit rot in British English