English Explanatory Dictionary

octal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
  2. A digit or value in the octal number system.
adj
  1. Concerning numbers expressed in octal or mathematical calculations performed using octal.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒk.təl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-octal.wav

Word forms

octal octals oct

Etymology

From oct- + -al.

Synonyms

base 8 octonary base-8

Related words

base binary decimal hexadecimal

Derived words

octal data rate
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