(1) To compress data in order to save space. Unpack refers to decompressing data. See data compression.
(2) An instruction that converts a decimal number into a packed decimal format. Unpack converts a packed decimal number into decimal.
(2) An instruction that converts a decimal number into a packed decimal format. Unpack converts a packed decimal number into decimal.
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