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Record 1 1991-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

In codes, a byte [or a bit] that transmits no information, but is included for control or error-checking purposes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Suite de 8 éléments binaires considérés comme un tout. On peut constituer 256 octets différents, ce qui permet de représenter tous les chiffres, toutes les lettres majuscules et minuscules et encore d'autres signes, [aux fins de contrôle ou de contrôle d'erreur du message].

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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