binary-coded decimal

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Synonyms: binary coded decimal

Antonyms: binary coded decimal

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} A [[decimal]] number [[encode]]d in such a way that each decimal [[digit]] is represented by its own [[binary]] sequence, simplifying conversion between binary and decimal, and allowing exact representation of decimal fractions.

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