Bitmask
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bitmask is a noun meaning (computing) A pattern of bits indicating which bits in a second pattern are to be modified.
Meaning
(computing) A pattern of bits indicating which bits in a second pattern are to be modified.
More Meanings
- (computing, transitive) To mask (a value) using a bitmask.
Word Forms
- bitmasks
- bit mask
- bitmasking
- bitmasked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mask, bitmap, bit map, bitmapping, bitfilter, bitfield.
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