octal
The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
» The octal numeral system uses the digits 0 to 7, and is the base-8 number system.
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2 senses(uncountable)The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
(countable)A digit or value in the octal number system.
Examples
2 sentencesThe octal numeral system uses the digits 0 to 7, and is the base-8 number system.
Octal paid a large grant for the researchers to carry out some market research.
Origin
From oct- + -al.From oct- + -al.
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Forms
plural: octalsSynonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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