noun
Nat
nat
noun
1
A unit for measuring information or entropy, based on natural logarithms (used in information theory as an alternative to the bit).
"Researchers sometimes express entropy in nats rather than bits when working with natural-log calculations."
2
Informal short form for a member or supporter of a political party with "National" in its name (e.g., the Scottish National Party).
"The newspaper described the rally as packed with Nats waving flags."
How to Use Nat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a technical unit of information (in computing/statistics) or an informal nickname for a supporter of a "National" party.
When to use it
The information-theory sense is technical/academic; the political sense is informal, often used in UK and Commonwealth news media.
Word Forms
Nats plural, Nats plural, nats plural, nats plural
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Researchers sometimes express entropy in _____ rather than bits when working with natural-log calculations.