positive zero

noun

A signed magnitude representation of zero in which the sign bit indicates a positive number.

“When not otherwise noted, "zero" will mean "positive zero" here.”

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Meanings

nounpositive zero (countable and uncountable, plural positive zeros or positive zeroes)

plural positive zeros · plural positive zeroes

  1. countableuncountablecomputingA signed magnitude representation of zero in which the sign bit indicates a positive number.

    When not otherwise noted, "zero" will mean "positive zero" here.

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APA

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Chicago

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