What is another word for octal digit?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒktə͡l dˈɪd͡ʒɪt] (IPA) 
Octal digit is a term that refers to a number in the base 8 numeral system, which uses eight distinct digits (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) to represent values. There are several synonyms for octal digits, including base-8 digits, octdigits, and octets. These terms may be used interchangeably to refer to the individual digits in an octal number. The octal system is commonly used in computer programming, particularly in the Unix operating system, where it is often used to represent file permissions. Understanding octal digits is important for anyone working in this field or studying computer science.
