long integer
In computing, a "long integer" is a data type used to store larger integer values than a standard integer.
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Definition
C1Computer Science
(technical)A data type representing an integer with a larger range than a standard integer, typically 32 or 64 bits.
Example
- In C++, a long integer is used when the value exceeds the range of a standard integer.
- Java's long integer can handle values much larger than a regular integer.
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