Associations to the word «Octal»

Wiktionary

OCTAL, noun. (arithmetic) (computing) (uncountable) The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
OCTAL, adjective. (arithmetic) (computing) Concerning numbers expressed in octal or mathematical calculations performed using octal.

Dictionary definition

OCTAL, adjective. Of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base; "an octal digit".

Wise words

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John Adams