binary-coded decimal digit

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• binary coded decimal — binary coded decimal, a system of coding numbers in binary units used in programming computers and in higher mathematics. Each decimal digit is represented by four binary digits. Example: 234 is represented in binary coded decimal by 0010 0011… …   Useful english dictionary

• Binary-coded decimal — In computing and electronic systems, binary coded decimal (BCD) is a digital encoding method for numbers using decimal notation, with each decimal digit represented by its own binary sequence. In BCD, a numeral is usually represented by four bits …   Wikipedia

• binary-coded decimal — noun An encoding for decimal numbers in which each digit is represented by its own binary sequence, simplifying conversion from binary to decimal. Syn: BCD …   Wiktionary

• binary coded decimal —    Abbreviated BCD. A simple system for converting decimal numbers into binary form, in which each decimal digit is converted into binary and then stored as a single character …   Dictionary of networking

• binary-coded decimal system — /buy neuh ree koh did, ner ee / a numerical system in which each decimal digit is represented by a unique collection of binary digits, not necessarily the same as those used in binary notation. Abbr.: BCD * * * …   Universalium

• binary-coded decimal system — /buy neuh ree koh did, ner ee / a numerical system in which each decimal digit is represented by a unique collection of binary digits, not necessarily the same as those used in binary notation. Abbr.: BCD …   Useful english dictionary

• BCD (binary coded decimal) — A&V A coding system in which each decimal digit from 0 to 9 is represented by four binary (0 or 1) digits …   Audio and video glossary

• Bi-quinary coded decimal — is a numeral encoding scheme used in many abacuses and in some early computers, including the Colossus. The term bi quinary indicates that the code comprises both a two state ( bi ) and a five state ( quin ary) component. The encoding resembles… …   Wikipedia

• Binary numeral system — Numeral systems by culture Hindu Arabic numerals Western Arabic (Hindu numerals) Eastern Arabic Indian family Tamil Burmese Khmer Lao Mongolian Thai East Asian numerals Chinese Japanese Suzhou Korean Vietnamese …   Wikipedia

• Decimal floating point — Floating point precisions IEEE 754: 16 bit: Half (binary16) 32 bit: Single (binary32), decimal32 64 bit: Double (binary64), decimal64 128 bit: Quadruple (binary128), decimal128 Other: Minifloat · Extended precision Arbitrary precision… …   Wikipedia

• Decimal — For other uses, see Decimal (disambiguation). This article aims to be an accessible introduction. For the mathematical definition, see Decimal representation. Numeral systems by culture Hindu Arabic numerals Western Arabic (Hindu numerals)… …   Wikipedia