bit shift
"Bit shifts" are essential operations in low-level programming and digital computing, used for efficient arithmetic and data manipulation.
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Definition
C1Computing
(technical)A bitwise operation that moves bits in a binary number left or right, often used for multiplication or division by powers of two.
Example
- A left bit shift on the number 3 (binary 0011) results in 6 (binary 0110).
- Using a bit shift can optimize certain calculations in embedded systems.
C1Digital Computing
(technical)An operation where bits in a binary sequence are shifted left or right, changing the numerical value or binary representation.
Example
- Performing a right bit shift on 8 (binary 1000) results in 4 (binary 0100).
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