binary-coded decimal

noun

A decimal number encoded in such a way that each decimal digit is represented by its own binary sequence, simplifying conversion between binary and decimal, and allowing exact representation of decimal fractions.

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BCD
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Meanings

nounbinary-coded decimal (plural binary-coded decimals)

plural binary-coded decimals

  1. computingA decimal number encoded in such a way that each decimal digit is represented by its own binary sequence, simplifying conversion between binary and decimal, and allowing exact representation of decimal fractions.

    Synonyms: BCD

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA decimal number encoded in such a way that each decimal digit is represented by its own binary sequence, simplifying conversion between binary and decimal, and allowing exact representation of decimal fractions.

Similar
BCD

Translations

German BCD-Code
  • BCD-CodeTranslations
Turkish BCD kodu
  • BCD koduTranslations
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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