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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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
F. B. A special report of work in the artesian and underflow investigation, and views of certain conditions existing in South Dakota. 12pp.,
From United States Government Publications, v. 8 Jan-Jun 1892 A Monthly Catalog by Compiled
Though popular among hackers, it is not confined to hackerdom; physicists, engineers, astronomers, and statisticians all use it. :lost in the underflow: /adj./
From The Jargon File, Version 4.0.0, 24 Jul 1996 by Raymond, Eric S.
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
Yasmini lay back on the cushions, drew something out from under one of them, and laughed softly, as if enjoying a deep underflow of secret information.
From Guns of the Gods by Mundy, Talbot
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