Hexadecimal
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hexadecimal is a noun meaning (countable, computing) A number expressed in the hexadecimal system.
Meaning
(countable, computing) A number expressed in the hexadecimal system.
More Meanings
- Of a number, expressed in hexadecimal.
- (arithmetic, computing, uncountable) A number system with base sixteen, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E and F, most used in computing as a hexadecimal digit can represent four bits, half a standard byte, and thus a single byte can be represented conveniently with two digits.
Word Forms
- hexadecimals
Synonyms for hexadecimal
Depending on context, synonyms include hex, sedecimal, sexadecimal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hex, octal, hexatrigesimal, hexavigesimal, quadravigesimal, duodecimal.
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