A flag word is a generic term for a word (value) used to indicate conditions within a binary computer. In particular, the byte can be used to show up to 8 discrete conditions. Essentially, each bit represents one flag, capable of showing two states.
A flag word can be seen as a bit array with a short, constant length.
Read more about Flag Word: Extracting Bits From Flag Words, Changing Bits in Flag Words
Famous quotes containing the words flag and/or word:
“Swift blazing flag of the regiment,
Eagle with crest of red and gold,
These men were born to drill and die.
Point for them the virtue of slaughter,
Make plain to them the excellence of killing
And a field where a thousand corpses lie.”
—Stephen Crane (1871–1900)
“Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 11:3.
John the Baptist, by word of messenger, to Jesus.