packed decimal ( synonym found)

Definition of packed decimal:

(adj) : a storage mode that places two decimal digits into one byte, each digit occupying four bits. The sign occupies four bits in the least significant byte; defined as COMP-3 in COBOL

Definition of packed decimal:

(adj) : a storage mode that places two decimal digits into one byte, each digit occupying four bits. The sign occupies four bits in the least significant byte; defined as COMP-3 in COBOL

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