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binary-coded decimal system — /buy neuh ree koh did, ner ee / a numerical system in which each decimal digit is represented by a unique collection of binary digits, not necessarily the same as those used in binary notation. Abbr.: BCD … Useful english dictionary
binary coded decimal — binary coded decimal, a system of coding numbers in binary units used in programming computers and in higher mathematics. Each decimal digit is represented by four binary digits. Example: 234 is represented in binary coded decimal by 0010 0011… … Useful english dictionary
Binary-coded decimal — In computing and electronic systems, binary coded decimal (BCD) is a digital encoding method for numbers using decimal notation, with each decimal digit represented by its own binary sequence. In BCD, a numeral is usually represented by four bits … Wikipedia
Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code — (EBCDIC) is an 8 bit character encoding (code page) used on IBM mainframe operating systems such as z/OS, OS/390, VM and VSE, as well as IBM midrange computer operating systems such as OS/400 and i5/OS (see also Binary Coded Decimal). It is also… … Wikipedia
binary coded decimal — Abbreviated BCD. A simple system for converting decimal numbers into binary form, in which each decimal digit is converted into binary and then stored as a single character … Dictionary of networking
BCD (binary coded decimal) — A&V A coding system in which each decimal digit from 0 to 9 is represented by four binary (0 or 1) digits … Audio and video glossary
Binary — means composed of two parts or two pieces . It contrasts with Unary, Ternary, Quaternary, and so on.Binary may also refer to:* Binary option, also known as digital option OR all or nothing option * Binary numeral system, a representation for… … Wikipedia
Binary prefix — Prefixes for bit and byte multiples Decimal Value SI 1000 k kilo 10002 M mega … Wikipedia
Binary numeral system — Numeral systems by culture Hindu Arabic numerals Western Arabic (Hindu numerals) Eastern Arabic Indian family Tamil Burmese Khmer Lao Mongolian Thai East Asian numerals Chinese Japanese Suzhou Korean Vietnamese … Wikipedia
Binary code — The word Wikipedia represented in ASCII binary. A binary code is a way of representing text or computer processor instructions by the use of the binary number system s two binary digits 0 and 1. This is accomplished by assigning a bit string to… … Wikipedia
