bitmask

noun, verb — 2 senses

bitmask

noun

Etymology From bit + mask.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A pattern of bits indicating which bits in a second pattern are to be modified.

bitmask

verb

Etymology From bit + mask.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To mask (a value) using a bitmask.

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