"widening conversion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: widening conversions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} widening conversion (plural widening conversions)
  1. (programming) A conversion from one data type to another where the new data type’s size is the same or greater than the old one’s, guaranteeing that there will be no loss of information. Categories (topical): Programming
    Sense id: en-widening_conversion-en-noun-lHRD8IlG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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