charactervalue
nounUK /ˈkærəktə ˈvæljuː/
US /ˈkærəktər ˈvæljuː/
A charactervalue is a number that stands for a letter or symbol in a computer.
The program stores each letter as a charactervalue so the computer can read the text.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The worth of a person's good qualities, like honesty and kindness.
Her teachers praised her charactervalue and her kindness to others.
3. A number that shows how strong or important a trait is in a game or story.
The hero's courage has a high charactervalue in the game.
4. The value of a symbol used in a math or science formula.
In the equation, each charactervalue stands for a different unknown.