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Where electronic or digital data goes when it is lost or deleted. Derives from [bit], meaning a unit of information, with bucket implying a common reservoir in which the units are collected for recycling when no longer i…

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  1. Where electronic or digital data goes when it is lost or deleted. Derives from [bit], meaning a unit of information, with bucket implying a common reservoir in which the units are collected for recycling when no longer in use. > Two hours' work went into the bitbucket when the power went out.