octet

English

/ɒkˈtɛt/

noun
Definitions
  • A group or set of eight of something.
  • (music) A group of eight musicians performing together.
  • (music) A composition for such a group of musicians.
  • (computing) A byte of eight bits. Abbreviation: o
  • (computing) A group of three bits, representing any of eight possible values.

Etymology

Derived from Latin octo (eight).

Origin

Latin

octo

Gloss

eight

Concept
Semantic Field

Quantity

Ontological Category

Number

Kanji

八

Emoji
🎱 🕗️ 🕣️

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