Halfwords

/ˈhælfwɜrdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of halfword; multiple units of computer memory, each consisting of 16 bits.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'halfword,' following standard English pluralization.

Kelly Says

The plural form is straightforward, but it's worth noting that in programming, you rarely say 'halfwords' aloud—coders typically just use the singular or count bits instead!

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