noun
- a dot in Morse code, shorter than a dash
Usage: telecommunications; often used in the phrase 'dit and dah'
Examples
- In Morse code, the letter 'E' is represented by a single dit.
- The operator tapped out a dit followed by a dah to signal the letter 'A'.
- Learning to distinguish between a dit and a dah is essential for radio operators.
- The dit is the fundamental short signal in Morse code transmission.