binary-coded decimal
ˈbaɪnəri ˈkəʊdɪd ˈdɛsɪməl
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Definition of binary-coded decimal - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computing systemTECH.system representing each decimal digit by a binary numberTECH.
  • In binary-coded decimal, the number 5 is represented as 0101..
  • Each digit in binary-coded decimal is separate.
  • Binary-coded decimal simplifies the conversion process.
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Expressions with binary

binary thinkingn.
cognitive process that divides concepts into two opposing categories
Binary thinking often leads to oversimplification of complex issues.
gender binaryn.
system classifying gender as only male or female
The gender binary is often challenged by non-binary individuals.
non-binaryadj.
not fitting into a binary classification
The solution was non-binary, offering multiple options.
binary numbern.
number expressed in the base-2 numeral system
The binary number for 15 is 1111..
binary coden.
system of representing text or computer processor instructions using binary numbers
The binary code translated the data into a form the computer could process..
binary digitn.
either of the two digits 0 or 1
A binary digit can be either 0 or 1.

Expressions with coded

colour-codedadj.
marked with colours to indicate different features or functions
The colour-coded wires simplified the installation process..
color-codedadj.
using colors to indicate different meanings
The map is color-coded to show elevation.
coded languagen.
words used so only certain people understand the real meaning
They spoke in coded language to keep their plan hidden.
coded messagen.
communication changed into secret signs so only certain people understand
The agent sent a coded message using numbers instead of words.

Expressions with decimal

decimal pointn.
symbol separating whole and fractional number parts
The number 3.14 has a decimal point between 3 and 14.
decimal placen.
number of digits right of the decimal point
The measurement was accurate to two decimal places.
decimal digitn.
any of the numerals from 0 to 9
The number 345 consists of three decimal digits..
decimal systemn.
number system based on ten
The decimal system uses digits from 0 to 9.
decimal currencyn.
system of money based on powers of ten
Many countries use decimal currency for simplicity.
decimal fractionn.
fraction with a denominator that is a power of ten
0.75 is a decimal fraction.
decimal notationn.
system of numbers based on ten
In decimal notation, the number ten is written as 10.
decimal numbern.
number in base ten, including fractions
The decimal number 3.14 represents pi approximately.
decimal number systemn.
system using base ten for counting
The decimal number system is used in most countries.
decimal classificationn.
way to organize books in libraries
The library uses decimal classification to sort its books.

Terms related to binary-coded decimal

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binarycodecodeddecimatedecimationcomputingdecimaldigitencodingrepresentationsystem

Terms with binary-coded decimal included in their meaning

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BCDacr.
acr: Binary-Coded Decimal
way to show decimal numbers using binary digits
EBCDICacr.
acr: Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
character encoding system used in mainframe computers

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  1. French:décimal codé binaire, ...
  2. German:BCD, ...
  3. Italian:BCD, ...
  4. Spanish:BCD, ...
  5. Portuguese:BCD, ...
  6. Chinese:BCD, ...
  7. Japanese:2進化10進数, ...
  8. Arabic:عُشْرِي مُشَفَّر ثُنائِيًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹד עֶשְׂרוֹנִי בִּינָארִי, ...
  10. Russian:BCD, ...
  11. Ukrainian:BCD, ...
  12. Hindi:बाइनरी-कोडेड दशमलव, ...

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