alphanumeric

[ al-fuh-noo-mer-ik, -nyoo- ]

adjective

, Computers.

1. (of a set of characters) including letters, numbers, and, often, special characters, as punctuation marks:

   alphanumeric code.

alphanumeric

/ ˌælfənjuːˈmɛrɪk; ˌælfəˈmɛrɪk /

adjective

1. (of a character set, code, or file of data) consisting of alphabetical and numerical symbols

Derived Forms

• ˌalphanuˈmerically, adverb

Other Words From

• alpha·nu·meri·cal·ly alpha·meri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of alphanumeric¹

First recorded in 1950–55; alpha(bet) + numeric(al)

Example Sentences

It can operate in either the alphanumeric mode or the binary mode.

From Project Gutenberg

The standard PDP alphanumeric paper tape code includes an odd parity bit which may be checked by the program.

From Project Gutenberg

This sets a write binary or a write alphanumeric into the TC and-29- selects the unit.

From Project Gutenberg

Communication is done completely via the typewriter in either octal numbers, decimal numbers, or alphanumeric codes.

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