N ARY CODE

A code that has n significant conditions, where n is a positive integer greater than 1. ( 188 ) Note 1: The integer substituted for n indicates the specific number of significant conditions, i.e. , quantization states, in the code. For example, an 8-ary code has eight significant conditions and can convey three bits per code symbol. Note 2: A prefix that indicates an integer, e.g., "bi," "tern," or "quater," may be used in lieu of a numeral, to produce " binary ," "ternary," or "quaternary" (2, 3, and 4 states respectively).