adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In terms of blocks of data. not-comparable
2. 2
   Allowing movement vertically or horizontally only, as if navigating the edges of a grid pattern. not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   In terms of blocks; one block of data at a time. not-comparable

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Etymology

From block + -wise.

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