halfword

In computing terms the difference between byte and halfword

is that byte is a unit of computing storage equal to eight bits while halfword is an area of storage one half the size of the word in a particular system; usually two bytes.

In computing terms the difference between word and halfword

is that word is a fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit by a machine (on many 16-bit machines, 16 bits or two bytes) while halfword is an area of storage one half the size of the word in a particular system; usually two bytes.

As nouns the difference between word and halfword

is that word is the smallest unit of language which has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. Contrast morpheme while halfword is an area of storage one half the size of the word in a particular system; usually two bytes.

As a verb word

is to say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

As an interjection word

is truth, indeed, to tell or speak the truth; the shortened form of the statement, "My word is my bond," an expression eventually shortened to "Word is bond," before it finally got cut to just "Word," which is its most commonly used form.

As nouns the difference between half and halfword

is that half is one of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided; — sometimes followed by of; as, a half of an apple while halfword is an area of storage one half the size of the word in a particular system; usually two bytes.

As an adjective half

is consisting of a moiety, or half (1/2, 50%).

As an adverb half

is in two equal parts or to an equal degree; in some part approximating a half; partially; imperfectly.

As a verb half

is to halve.

As a preposition half

is a half-hour after, thirty minutes after used with the number of the hour.

As nouns the difference between storage and halfword

is that storage is (uncountable) the act of storing goods; the state of being stored while halfword is (computing) an area of storage one half the size of the word in a particular system; usually two bytes.