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unsigned

/ˌʌnˈsaɪnd/ /ʌnˈsaɪnd/

Meanings
noun
A numeric value or variable that has no sign and can only be positive.

Examples :

"In computer programming, an unsigned is commonly used to represent quantities that cannot be negative, such as the number of students in a class. "
computing math number technology technical

Related Words

Illustration variable

variable noun

/ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/

Something that is variable.

"The amount of time it takes to finish my homework is a variable; sometimes it takes me an hour, other times it takes much longer. "

Illustration signature

signature noun

/ˈsɪɡnətʃə/ /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/

A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.

"The teacher asked each student to write their signature on the permission slip. "

Illustration computer

computer noun

/kəmˈpjuːtə/ /kəmˈpjutɚ/

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

"My uncle is a computer for our family; he's always calculating budgets and costs. "

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration quantities

quantities noun

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tiz/ /ˈkwɑntɪtiz/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

Illustration commonly

commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

Illustration accepting

accepting verb

/əkˈsɛptɪŋ/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"The school is accepting applications for the next semester. "

Illustration programming

programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

Illustration negative

negative noun

/ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /-ɾɪv/

Refusal or withholding of assents; prohibition, veto

"The teacher's negative on the project proposal meant we had to revise it completely. "

Illustration positive

positive noun

/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/

A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

"The positive of finishing the project early is a bonus week of vacation. "

Illustration represent

represent verb

/ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's vision of a peaceful countryside. "

Illustration discovered

discovered verb

/dɪsˈkʌvəd/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚd/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."