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american standard code for information interchange

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun has 1 sense
  1. -
    --1 is a kind of
    code, computer code
    --1 has parts: ASCII character

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

Description: The American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) is a widely-used character encoding standard that represents text in computers and other devices. It uses a 7-bit binary code to represent alphanumeric and control characters, allowing for the universal interchange of information between different digital systems.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: ASCII is a standard code for representing text characters as numerical codes, allowing computers to understand and process written information.

Example sentence: The ASCII code for the letter 'A' is 65.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or in accordance with the ASCII standard.

Example sentence: Make sure to save the file in ASCII format to ensure compatibility with older systems.

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