alphanumeric
(of a set of characters) including letters, numbers, and, often, special characters, as punctuation marks: alphanumeric code.
Origin of alphanumeric
1- Also al·pha·mer·ic [al-fuh-mer-ik], /ˌæl fəˈmɛr ɪk/, al·pha·nu·mer·i·cal, al·pha·mer·i·cal.
Other words from alphanumeric
- al·pha·nu·mer·i·cal·ly, al·pha·mer·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby alphanumeric
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How to use alphanumeric in a sentence
It can operate in either the alphanumeric mode or the binary mode.
Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3) | Digital Equipment CorporationThe standard PDP alphanumeric paper tape code includes an odd parity bit which may be checked by the program.
Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3) | Digital Equipment CorporationThis sets a write binary or a write alphanumeric into the TC and-29- selects the unit.
Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3) | Digital Equipment CorporationCommunication is done completely via the typewriter in either octal numbers, decimal numbers, or alphanumeric codes.
Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3) | Digital Equipment Corporation
British Dictionary definitions for alphanumeric
alphameric (ˌælfəˈmɛrɪk)
/ (ˌælfənjuːˈmɛrɪk) /
(of a character set, code, or file of data) consisting of alphabetical and numerical symbols
Derived forms of alphanumeric
- alphanumerically or alphamerically, adverb
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