Char Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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char

[tʃɑː ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

A data type that is used to store a single character. In most programming languages, a char is represented by a single byte of memory. It can hold any character, such as letters, numbers, or symbols.

Synonyms

character, letter.

Examples of usage

  • In C++, char is used to store characters like 'a', 'b', 'c'.
  • The ASCII value of the char 'A' is 65.

Translations

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Origin of 'char'

The term 'char' originated in computer programming as an abbreviation for 'character'. It was first used in the early days of computing to represent a single character, such as a letter, number, or symbol. The concept of char evolved as programming languages developed, and it remains a fundamental data type in many modern programming languages.


See also: charade, charbroil, charcoal, charity, charred, charring.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,735, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.