decimal code

[/ˈdesɪməl koʊd/]
nounpl: decimal codes
código decimal
1. A system of numerical notation using the base-10 number system, where each digit represents a power of 10
The decimal code 245 represents 2×10² + 4×10¹ + 5×10⁰.
O código decimal 245 representa 2×10² + 4×10¹ + 5×10⁰.
2. In computing, a coding system that uses decimal digits (0-9) to represent data or instructions
The system uses decimal code to encode the product information.
O sistema usa código decimal para codificar as informações do produto.
3. A standardized numerical code using base-10 representation for classification or identification purposes
Each item in the inventory has a unique decimal code for tracking.
Cada item no inventário tem um código decimal único para rastreamento.
The term 'decimal code' is primarily used in technical, academic, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in computer science education, banking systems, and product classification standards. The term is universal in technical fields but is rarely used in everyday colloquial speech.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
base-10 notationdenary codedecimal notationdecimal numeral system
Antonyms / Antônimos
binary codehexadecimal codeoctal code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
código decimal
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
código decimal
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; standard in technical documentation
Technical/Computing
código decimal ou sistema de base 10
More specific terminology used in IT and computing fields

Related Words

binary codehexadecimal codenumeral systembase-10digitencoding

Related Idioms & Phrases

in decimal code - usando código decimal
decimal code representation - representação em código decimal
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