(arithmetic, computing, uncountable) The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. / (arithmetic, computing, countable) A digit or value in the octal number system.

(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in octal or mathematical calculations performed using octal.

plural of octal

(computing, electronics) A memory interface which performs eight bits per clock cycle per lane

(rare) A set of eight works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as eight individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games.

plural of octaloop

(genetics) An eight-base hairpin loop motif

(chemistry, in combination) Eight atoms of lead in a chemical compound.

A series of eight statements.

plural of octalogue