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octet

The correct spelling is octet.

How to pronounce octet

noun

IPA: /ɒkˈtɛt/

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The correct spelling is octet. A group or set of eight of something. For example: "An octet of waiters sang her "Happy Birthday"."

Usage Examples

An octet of waiters sang her "Happy Birthday".

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A group or set of eight of something.
  2. 2.A group of eight musicians performing together.
  3. 3.A composition for such a group of musicians.
  4. 4.A byte of eight bits. Abbreviation: o
  5. 5.A group of three bits, representing any of eight possible values.

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