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unpadded

unpadded

7.2
Does not contain extra bytes added to reach a required length
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈpædɪd/
  • Specialized
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  • The file was sent in an unpadded format to save space during transmission.

Examples

  • The file was unpadded to save storage space.

  • If the data is unpadded, some systems may not process it correctly.

  • Always check whether the message is unpadded before performing decryption.

  • You should keep the data unpadded for better performance.

  • The file was saved in an unpadded format, ensuring minimal storage usage.

  • When transmitting data, it is crucial to use unpadded packets to maintain efficiency.

  • The algorithm processes unpadded data blocks for faster computation and reduced errors.

How Padded

padded
1 3.0
unpadded
  • Specialized
7.2

Surface Forms

unpadded positive

Morphology

unpadded = padded (semi-transparent) = un + pad + ed

Formally transparent (un- + padded), but the specialized computing sense of 'pad/padded' is technical and may not be known to an average learner.

Etymology

Unpadded is formed from un- 'not' plus padded, from pad, which can mean to add extra filling; in computing 'padding' is extra bytes or characters added to reach a needed length. So unpadded means 'without those extra bytes or characters', which is why unpadded data has no extra space added.