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Rule "missing hyphen in 'a 32 bit processor'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: missing hyphen in 'a 32 bit processor'
Message: When '\1-\2' is used as a modifier, it is usually spelled with a hyphen.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/hyphen/#hyphenated-numbers-and-fractions-numerals
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The website had a 2048 bit encryption.
    Correction suggestion: 2048-bit
  • He was playing 16 bit games on his old video console.
    Correction suggestion: 16-bit
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The encryption strength was only 512 bit.
ID: BIT_HYPHEN [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)