Definition of "octal"

octal

/ˈɒk.təl/

noun
countable and uncountable, plural octals
1. (arithmetic, computing, uncountable) The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
2. (arithmetic, computing, countable) A digit or value in the octal number system.
adjective
not comparable
1. (arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in octal or mathematical calculations performed using octal.