See Also: octal(dictionary)

octal (iou)



octal adjective & noun. M20.
[from OCTA- + -AL1.]
A. adjective.
Electronics. Designating (plugs, sockets, etc. having) a standard circular arrangement of eight pins with a central moulded key for determining the orientation. M20.
Math. & Computing. Pertaining to or designating a system of numerical notation in which the base is 8 rather than 10. M20.
b. noun. The octal system; an octal number. M20.