underflow
Britishnoun
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another word for undercurrent
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computing a condition that occurs when arithmetic operations produce results too small to store in the available register
Example Sentences
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She studied rather their common turn of phrase, its heights and its hollows, its exquisite illogic, its passionate underflow of poetry.
From Old and New Masters by Lynd, Robert
HICKS, L. E. On the underflow and sheet waters, irrigable lands and geological structure of Nebraska, with its effect upon the water supply. 24pp., 5pls.
From United States Government Publications, v. 8 Jan-Jun 1892 A Monthly Catalog by Compiled
The water is almost wholly taken from the rivers, but underflow is also utilized, especially in San Luis Park.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various
And yet behind that apparent incredulity in his voice and manner David sensed the deep underflow of another thing.
From The Flaming Forest by Curwood, James Oliver
Compare lost in the underflow, lost in the noise.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.
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