bitflag

English

noun
Definitions
  • (programming) A bit (binary digit) whose value acts as a flag to enable or disable some behaviour.

Etymology

Compound from English bit (binary digit, morsel) + English flag (computer science true-or-false value, either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred requesting that a certain optional action take place, flag).

Origin

English

flag

Gloss

computer science true-or-false value, either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred requesting that a certain optional action take place, flag

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