Bitwise Glossary

Browse 2 bitwise terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

2 Bitwise Terms

Bit Field

A compact representation in which multiple boolean flags or small numeric values are packed into specific bits within a larger integer or word. Bit fields are...

Bit Manipulation

The use of bitwise operations such as shifts, masks, and logical operators to inspect, set, clear, or combine bits inside numeric values. Bit manipulation is...

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