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Hollerith code

Hollerith code proper noun: a standard code defining the patterns of holes on punch cards that represent various text characters.

hollerith code: a standard code defining the patterns of holes on punch cards that represent various text characters
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Proper noun

Hollerith code

  1. (historical) A standard code defining the patterns of holes on punch cards that represent various text characters.

Hollerith code meaning in Tamil

Hollerith code in Tamil

ஹோலரித் குறிமுறை

Origin of Hollerith code

Named after American inventor Herman Hollerith (1860–1929), who patented machine-readable punch card devices in 1889.

Questions about Hollerith code

What does Hollerith code mean?
Hollerith code means a standard code defining the patterns of holes on punch cards that represent various text characters.
What is Hollerith code in Tamil?
Hollerith code in Tamil is ஹோலரித் குறிமுறை. See Hollerith code meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is Hollerith code?
Hollerith code is a proper noun.

Words near Hollerith code in the dictionary

  1. hollering copper
  2. hollerings
  3. Hollerith
  4. Hollerith card
  5. Hollerith cards
  6. Hollerith code
  7. Hollerith machine
  8. Hollerith machines
  9. Hollerman
  10. Hollermann
  11. Hollermanns

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