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The phrase "a million bytes" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a quantity of digital information or data storage, often in the context of computing or technology.
Example: "The new software update requires a million bytes of storage space to install."
Alternatives: "one megabyte" or "1,000 kilobytes".
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A megabyte is a million bytes.
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A gigabyte is a billion bytes, equivalent to about 62,500 double-spaced, typewritten pages.
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