0223

0223 is a four-digit numeric string that can represent different things depending on context. In decimal notation, if leading zeros are disregarded, it corresponds to the number 223.

In computing, a leading zero can indicate octal notation in some programming languages. If 0223 is interpreted as octal, its decimal value is 147. This interpretation depends on language syntax, as modern languages such as Python 3 require an explicit prefix (for example, 0o223) to denote octal.

As a date or time-related marker, 02/23 commonly denotes February 23 in locales that use month/day formatting. In data storage and cataloging, 0223 is often used as a fixed-width code or identifier, where keeping four digits preserves alignment within databases, file formats, or part-number schemes.

There is no universal meaning or event uniquely associated with 0223 outside its function as a numeric string. Its significance is solely derived from the context in which it appears, such as mathematics, programming, or data organization.

See also: 223; octal numeral system; fixed-width numeric codes; date formats.