hex editor

hɛks ˈɛdɪtə

Definition

Definition of hex editor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

software tool that allows manipulation of binary data

TECH.

He used a hex editor to modify the game's data files..
The hex editor revealed hidden data in the file.
Developers often use a hex editor for debugging.

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Expressions with hex

hex key

tool for driving screws with hexagonal sockets

He used a hex key to assemble the furniture.

hex head bolt

bolt with hexagonal head for easy tightening

The mechanic used a hex head bolt to secure the engine.

hex head screw

screw with a hexagonal-shaped head

He used a hex head screw to secure the bracket.

hex nut

nut with six sides used in fastening

The mechanic tightened the hex nut to secure the bolt.

Expressions with editor

assistant editor

person who helps an editor prepare and organize content or material

She started as an assistant editor at a small magazine.

newspaper editor

person overseeing newspaper content and quality

The newspaper editor decided to feature the local story.

photo editor

person who modifies photographs

The photo editor adjusted the colors for the magazine.

associate editor

editor in a middle position helping manage and prepare written content

She was promoted to associate editor at the magazine.

chief editor

top person responsible for final content decisions in a publication

The chief editor approved the article for tomorrow's front page.

editor in chief

main editor who makes final decisions for a publication

The editor in chief approved the magazine's cover story.

senior editor

high-ranking editor who supervises other staff and key content choices

She was promoted to senior editor at the magazine last year.

editor's note

short comment from a publication editor giving explanation correction or context

The editor's note at the top explained the recent changes in policy.

online editor

software tool used to change files or text through the internet

Use an online editor to update the document without downloading anything.

business editor

the person managing business news on a digital platform

As a business editor, she updates the website daily.

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French:éditeur hexadécimal, ...
German:Hex-Editor, ...
Italian:editor esadecimale, ...
Spanish:editor hexadecimal, ...
Portuguese:editor de hexadecimais, ...
Chinese:十六进制编辑器, ...
Japanese:ヘックスエディタ, ...
Arabic:مُحَرِّر الهِكس, ...
Hebrew:עוֹרֵךְ הֶקְסָדֶצִימָלִי, ...
Russian:шестнадцатеричный редактор, ...
Ukrainian:hex-редактор, ...
Hindi:हेक्स संपादक, ...
Bengali:হেক্স এডিটর, ...
Catalan:editor hexadecimal, ...
Czech:hex editor, ...
Danish:hex-editor, ...
Dutch:hex-editor, ...
Greek:επεξεργαστής hex, ...
Hungarian:hexeditor, ...
Khmer:កម្មវិធីកែសម្រួលទិន្នន័យគោលដប់ប្រាំមួយ, ...
Korean:헥스 에디터, ...
Persian:ویرایشگر هگز, ...
Polish:edytor szesnastkowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):editor de hexadecimais, ...
Romanian:editor hexazecimal, ...
Swedish:hex-redigerare, ...
Thai:โปรแกรมแก้ไขเลขฐานสิบหก, ...
Turkish:hex düzenleyici, ...
Vietnamese:trình chỉnh sửa hex, ...

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