narrowing conversion

noun

A conversion from one data type to another where the new data type’s size is smaller than the old one’s, such that the conversion may result in loss of information.

Opposite
widening conversion
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Meanings

nounnarrowing conversion (plural narrowing conversions)

plural narrowing conversions

  1. computingA conversion from one data type to another where the new data type’s size is smaller than the old one’s, such that the conversion may result in loss of information.

    Antonyms: widening conversion

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA conversion from one data type to another where the new data type’s size is smaller than the old one’s, such that the conversion may result in loss of information.

Opposite
widening conversion
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APA

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MLA

“narrowing conversion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/narrowing%20conversion. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “narrowing conversion,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/narrowing%20conversion.

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