"binary-coded decimal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: binary-coded decimals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} binary-coded decimal (plural binary-coded decimals)
  1. (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. Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: BCD Hypernyms: decimal Translations (Translations): BCD-Code [masculine] (German), BCD kodu (Turkish)
    Sense id: en-binary-coded_decimal-en-noun-5K7D1CpP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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