Hexadecimal

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛksˈeɪˈdɛsəməɫ/

Hexadecimal (adjective)

  1. Relating to a number system with 16 as its base, using digits 0-9 and letters A-F.

Examples

  • The hexadecimal system is used in computing.
  • Hexadecimal numbers are often used in programming.

Common collocations: hexadecimal system, hexadecimal code, hexadecimal format, convert to hexadecimal, read a hexadecimal

Hexadecimal (noun)

  1. A number written in a system with 16 as its base, using digits 0-9 and letters A-F.

Examples

  • A hexadecimal can represent large numbers compactly.
  • The color code uses a hexadecimal.