parity bit
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- An extra bit that can be added to a group of "0" bits and "1" bits to make the parity of the group odd or even. Note: The parity bit is discarded when the message is received. [After X9.19]
ATIS - Cite This Source - This Definition - added bit, added block, bit-count integrity (BCI), bit error, bit interleaved parity N (BIP-N), deleted bit, extra bit, overhead bit, overhead communications, X-bits