Fraction of a byte (3)

I believe the answer is:

bit

(Other definitions for bit that I've seen before include "gripped" , "Piece; horse's restraint" , "something boring" , "Unit of information" , "Cutting piece of a drill (3)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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