right shift

C1Computing

(technical)A process that moves each bit in a binary number to the right by a specified number of positions, often filling the leftmost bits with zeros or the sign bit.

Example

• In a right shift operation, the bits of the number 8 are shifted right by 2 positions, resulting in the number 2.

A2Keyboard

(general)The action of pressing the shift key located on the right side of a keyboard, used to capitalize letters or access upper symbols on keys.

Example

• Press the right shift key to type a capital letter.

C1Mathematics

(technical)A function or transformation that moves elements of a sequence or array to the right by a certain number of positions.

C1Economics

(technical)A movement of a supply or demand curve to the right on a graph, indicating an increase in supply or demand at every price level.