binary-coded decimal

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binary-coded decimal

noun binary-coded decimals

A decimal number encoded 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.
Similar: BCD

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@misc{binary_coded_decimal_2026,
  title = {binary-coded decimal},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/binary-coded%20decimal},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}