blockwise

adj, adv — 3 senses

blockwise

adj

Etymology From block + -wise.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences In terms of blocks of data.

2

Geometry, Mathematics, Sciences Allowing movement vertically or horizontally only, as if navigating the edges of a grid pattern.

Derived terms
blockwise distance

blockwise

adv

Etymology From block + -wise.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences In terms of blocks; one block of data at a time.

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