offmask
Offmask is a term used in computing to describe a bitmask that is employed to unset or clear specific bits within a binary value. It functions as the complement of an on-mask (set-mask) and is typically formed by inverting the on-mask and applying it with a bitwise operation to a target value.
In common usage, an offmask is applied using a bitwise AND with the inverted on-mask: result = value
Relations and alternatives: the offmask concept is closely related to the idea of a clear mask or
Applications: offmasks are common in device drivers, embedded systems, and performance-critical code where precise control of
Notes: the term offmask is not universally standardized; some sources prefer terms like clear mask. Regardless