binary-coded decimal

Noun

Meaning

binary-coded decimal (plural binary-coded decimals)

(computing) A decimal number encoded in such a way that each digit is represented by its own binary sequence, simplifying conversion from binary to decimal.

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Synonyms

BCD

Examples

One nibble corresponds to one digit in hexadecimal and holds one digit or a sign code in binary-coded decimal. Source: Internet

Consequently, a system based on binary-coded decimal representations of decimal fractions avoids errors representing and calculating such values. Source: Internet

From there, it is converted by the decoder unit into a decimal number (usually binary-coded decimal ), and then shown on the display panel. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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