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octal
(octal)
Pronunciation:
/ˈɒkt(ə)l/
adjective
relating to or using a system of numerical notation that has 8 rather than 10 as a base.
noun
[
mass noun
]
the octal system; octal notation:
the calculation should be done in binary or octal
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