= Bit field
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A **bit field** is a data structure used in programming and computer science to allocate a specific number of bits for a particular purpose, often within a larger data type, such as an integer. This allows for the efficient storage of boolean values or small integers within a single variable. Bit fields can be particularly useful in situations where memory efficiency is critical, such as in embedded systems or when handling large amounts of binary data.
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