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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. uncountable
2. 2
   A digit or value in the octal number system. countable

Adjective

1. 1
   Concerning numbers expressed in octal or mathematical calculations performed using octal. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

basebase 8base-8eighthoctagonaloctary

Example

More examples

"Octal paid a large grant for the researchers to carry out some market research."

Etymology

From oct- + -al.

Related phrases

octal data rate

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