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==Usage== |
==Usage== |
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The syllabary can be used to [[Text compression|compress text]], with each character being reducible to 7 {{w|bit}}s. Word lengths range from unchanged (for one-letter words) to a third as long, such as {{tok|<code>C%</code>}} for {{tp|[[sinpin]]}}. A major limiting factor for the {{w|Data compression ratio|compression ratio}} is the need to separate words. |
The syllabary can be used to [[Text compression|compress text]], with each character being reducible to 7 {{w|bit}}s. Word lengths range from unchanged (for one-letter words) to a third as long, such as {{tok|<code>C%</code>}} for {{tp|[[sinpin]]}}. A major limiting factor for the {{w|Data compression ratio|compression ratio}} is the [[Minimal pairs#Suprasegmentals|need]] to separate words. |
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{{tok|Misali}} also suggests using the syllabary as an {{w|input method}} for other writing systems. |
{{tok|Misali}} also suggests using the syllabary as an {{w|input method}} for other writing systems. |
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