32-bit encoding

[ˈθɜːrtiˌtuː bɪt ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ]
nounpl: 32-bit encodings
codificação de 32 bits
1. A digital encoding system that uses 32 bits (binary digits) to represent data, such as characters, numbers, or pixels
UTF-32 is a 32-bit encoding that can represent any Unicode character.
UTF-32 é uma codificação de 32 bits que pode representar qualquer caractere Unicode.
2. A data processing format using 32-bit word size for storing or transmitting information
The legacy system uses 32-bit encoding for all color values in the graphics module.
O sistema legado utiliza codificação de 32 bits para todos os valores de cor no módulo gráfico.
3. A character encoding standard that allocates 32 bits per character, allowing for extensive character set representation
32-bit encoding provides enough space to represent millions of different characters simultaneously.
A codificação de 32 bits oferece espaço suficiente para representar milhões de caracteres diferentes simultaneamente.
This is a technical term predominantly used in computing and software development industries in both Brazil and the USA. The term maintains consistency across regions as it is part of the standard international technical vocabulary. It became particularly relevant during the transition from 16-bit to 32-bit computing systems in the 1990s-2000s.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
32-bit formatUTF-32 encoding4-byte encoding32-bit character encoding
Antonyms / Antônimos
8-bit encoding16-bit encodingvariable-length encoding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
codificação de 32 bits
Standard technical term used in IT contexts
São Paulo
codificação de 32 bits
Commonly used in tech industry and software development communities
Portugal
codificação de 32 bits
Same term used in European Portuguese technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
codificação de 32 bits
Standard usage in technical documentation and education

Related Words

UnicodeUTF-32bit depthcharacter encodingbyte orderendiannessdata representation

Related Idioms & Phrases

32-bit color depth
32-bit architecture
32-bit system
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