flag register
[/flæɡ ˈredʒɪstər/]
nounpl: flag registers
registrador de bandeiras
1. A computer processor register that stores status flags indicating the results of arithmetic and logical operations
The CPU's flag register contains bits that indicate whether the last operation resulted in zero, overflow, or carry.
O registrador de bandeiras da CPU contém bits que indicam se a última operação resultou em zero, estouro ou transporte.
2. In maritime contexts, an official record or registry of ships registered under a particular flag or nationality
The ship was listed in the flag register of Panama.
O navio estava listado no registrador de bandeiras do Panamá.
3. A register that tracks status indicators or boolean conditions in a system
The flag register was checked to determine if an error had occurred during execution.
O registrador de bandeiras foi verificado para determinar se ocorreu um erro durante a execução.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer science and engineering contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in computer architecture courses and low-level programming discussions. The maritime usage is less common in modern contexts but remains relevant in shipping and international law.
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