byte order

[/baɪt ˈɔːrdər/]
nounpl: byte orders
ordem de bytes
1. The sequence in which bytes of a multi-byte data type are arranged in computer memory, determining how numbers and data are stored and interpreted by the processor
The system uses big-endian byte order, storing the most significant byte first.
O sistema utiliza a ordem de bytes big-endian, armazenando o byte mais significativo primeiro.
2. The specification of which end of a multi-byte value is considered the 'first' or 'most significant' end
Understanding byte order is crucial when working with network protocols and cross-platform compatibility.
Compreender a ordem de bytes é crucial ao trabalhar com protocolos de rede e compatibilidade entre plataformas.
This is specialized technical jargon used primarily by software developers, systems engineers, and computer scientists. The term is universally understood in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technology communities. Understanding byte order is particularly important in Brazil and Portugal's growing tech industries, especially in embedded systems, network programming, and cross-platform software development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
endiannessbyte endiannessdata ordering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ordem de bytes
Standard technical term used in Brazilian computing and software development communities
Portugal
ordem de bytes
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; universal in European Portuguese technical contexts
Technical English (International)
byte order / endianness
Both terms are widely accepted in international technical documentation

Related Words

big-endianlittle-endianendiannessmemory layoutdata representationprocessor architecture

Related Idioms & Phrases

big-endian byte order
little-endian byte order
byte order mark (BOM)
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