Aiken code

complementary binary-coded decimal which assigns a group of 4 bits to each decimal digit: 0→0000, 1→0001, 2→0010, 3→0011, 4→0100, 5→1011, 6→1100, 7→1101, 8→1110, 9→1111
Thing code Q117643
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Aiken code

Summary

Aiken code is a code[1]. It ranks in the top 5% of code entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Aiken code's instance of is recorded as code[3].
  • Howard H. Aiken is named after Aiken code[4].
  • Aiken code's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 2000[5].

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Definition and Type

Aiken code's instance of is recorded as code[3].

Origins

Howard H. Aiken is named after Aiken code[4].

Why It Matters

Aiken code ranks in the top 5% of code entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

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  1. 5w ago · Florentyna · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → code
    Aliases → —
    Instance of → —
    Named after → Howard H. Aiken
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P31]]: [[Q188889]]"
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