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Meaning of numeric promotion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The conversion of a numeric data type into one that can hold more information. For example, the conversion of a long into a double.

Examples

“Numeric promotion is not a general feature of the Java programming language, but rather a property of the specific definitions of the built-in operations.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Numerical numerical adjective numerical analysis numerical control numerical integration numerical linear algebra

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