unsigned binary

noun

UK /ʌnˈsaɪnd ˈbaɪnəri/

US /ʌnˈsaɪnd ˈbaɪnəri/

A way of writing numbers with only 0s and 1s where there is no minus sign, so every number is zero or bigger.

In unsigned binary, the eight-bit pattern 11111111 stands for 255.

SYNONYMS

unsigned representation non-negative binary magnitude-only binary unsigned integer format

RELATED WORDS

binary number bit two's complement signed binary byte

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A binary numeral system in which all bit patterns represent non-negative values.

The sensor sends its readings as unsigned binary values from 0 to 1023.

3. A data type in programming that stores only whole numbers zero and above.

The counter is stored as an unsigned binary integer so it can reach 65535.

4. A method of encoding where no sign bit is reserved.

Because it uses unsigned binary, the full eight bits are available for the value.