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binary-coded decimal

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.

Noun

binary-coded decimal (plural binary-coded decimals)

  1. 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.
    Synonyms:
    BCD

Synonyms of binary-coded decimal

Forms of binary-coded decimal

pluralbinary-coded decimals

Questions about binary-coded decimal

What does binary-coded decimal mean?
Binary-coded decimal means 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.
What part of speech is binary-coded decimal?
Binary-coded decimal is a noun.
What is the plural of binary-coded decimal?
The plural of binary-coded decimal is binary-coded decimals.

Words near binary-coded decimal in the dictionary

  1. binary theory
  2. binary tree
  3. binary trees
  4. binary weapon
  5. binary weapons
  6. binary-coded decimal
  7. binary-coded decimals
  8. binary-compatible
  9. binary-safe
  10. binaryness
  11. binasal

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