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Vocabulary Entry
octal
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A base-8 numeral system that uses digits from 0 to 7.
Example Sentences
"In computing, octal is often used for file permissions."
"The number 17 in decimal is 21 in octal."
"He converted the binary number to octal for easier reading."
A
adjective
Relating to the number eight or base-8 system.
Example Sentences
"The octal representation of a number can be confusing for beginners."
"She used an octal calculator for her programming assignment."
"In some programming languages, octal numbers are prefixed with a zero."