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Glossary: Algorithms Beyond the Basics in Rust

Bitmask / flag

Also written: bitmask, flag, flags

A bitmask is one number whose bits stand for on/off options, and each option is a flag. An order's grind, gift wrap and express choices can all live in one `u32`.

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