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Octal Numeration System

Definition: The octal numeration system is a base-8 system in mathematics, often used in computing and digital systems. It represents numbers using eight digits: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

Senses

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A positional numeral system with a base of eight.

Example Sentence: In the octal numeration system, the number 10 represents eight in the decimal system.

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Usages

Usage 1:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to or using the octal numeration system.

Example Sentence: The programmer utilized octal numeration system syntax to represent the permissions of the file.

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Usage 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The octal numeration system as employed locally or regionally, with specific nuances or variants.

Example Sentence: The octal numeration system used by the indigenous tribe had a unique symbol for the number seven.

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