Octet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɒkˈtɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Octet is a noun meaning A group or set of eight of something.
Meaning
A group or set of eight of something.
More Meanings
- (music) A group of eight musicians performing together.
- (music) A composition for such a group of musicians.
- (computing) A byte of eight bits. Abbreviation: o
- (computing, rare) A group of three bits, representing any of eight possible values.
Example Sentences
An octet of waiters sang her "Happy Birthday".
This is done by breaking down each set of permissions (user, group, and other) to represent an octet.
Word Forms
- octets
- octett
- octette
Synonyms for octet
Depending on context, synonyms include octad, octonary, ogdoad, octuplet, nundine, byte.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eightsome, ogdoad, octad, eight, octonary, octette.
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