bitwise operation

computer operation that operates on values at the level of their individual bits
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bitwise operation

Summary

bitwise operation ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,952 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • bitwise operation is a type of operator[2].
  • bitwise operation is a type of function[3].
  • bitwise operation's Commons category is recorded as Bitwise operations[4].
  • bitwise operation's different from is recorded as bit banging[5].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include operator[2] and function[3].

Why It Matters

bitwise operation ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,952 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] It is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

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  1. 5w ago · YoshiRulz · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from bit banging
    Subclass of operator, function
    Aliases
    Subclass of
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