Definition of bin - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
storageUK container for storing or disposing of itemsUK
- He threw the paper into the recycling bin..
2.
technologyTECH. UK area in computer memory for temporary storageTECH. UK
- The system stores deleted files in the recycle bin temporarily..
3.
mathematicsTECH. UK discrete interval in a histogramTECH. UK
- Each bin represents a range of values.
Verb
1.
- He binned the broken toy without a second thought.
2.
mathematicsTECH. UK group data into discrete categoriesTECH. UK
- The software binned the data for analysis.
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container for storing or disposing of items
Expressions with bin
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throw away or discard something unwanted
I decided to bin off those old magazines.
throw something away
If it's broken, just bin it.
chaotic or crazy place or situation
The office turned into a looney bin during the sale.
place for transgressors or state of disgrace
After the scandal, he was in the sin bin for months.
plastic bag used for holding rubbish
She tied up the bin bag and took it outside..
container for storing books
The library has a book bin for returns.
container for collecting donated clothes
She dropped her old clothes in the clothing bin.
container for storing flour in kitchens
She scooped flour from the flour bin.
container for waste disposal
He threw the spoiled food into the garbage bin..
container for collecting paper waste
Please throw the old documents in the paper bin.
trash can that is opened by pressing a pedal with the foot
She stepped on the pedal bin to throw away the apple core..
container for recyclable materials like paper and plastic
Please put the empty bottles in the recycle bin.
container for collecting recyclable materials
Please put the plastic bottles in the recycling bin.
container used to keep things for later use or better organization
She labeled each storage bin to keep the toys neatly organized.
container for holding waste materials
Please put the empty bottle in the trash bin.
container for disposing of rubbish
She threw the old papers into the waste bin..
container used to hold organic waste while it breaks down into compost
We built a compost bin behind the garage for kitchen scraps.
day when household waste is collected
Remember to put the bins out, it's bin day tomorrow.
container for storing bread to keep it fresh
She placed the loaf inside the bread bin to keep it from going stale..
in a trash container
She threw the old papers in the bin.
section for old or imperfect goods at low prices
The bargain bin had many outdated DVDs.
plastic bag used inside a waste bin
She replaced the bin liner in the kitchen.
vehicle for collecting domestic and commercial waste
The bin lorry arrives every Monday to collect the rubbish.
shared bin for recycling materials
Residents are encouraged to use the communal bin for recycling.
Origin of bin
Latin, bini (two by two)
Terms with bin included in their meaning
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outdoor chores
rolling bin for hauling leaves, tools or other small items
terrorist group
militant Islamist group founded by Osama bin Laden
waste management
bin for holding rubbish until collection
cleaning device
vacuum cleaner using spinning air and a removable bin to collect dust
abr: Mohamed bin Zayed
crown prince of Abu Dhabi and UAE president
acr: Osama bin Laden
person known for leading a group
recycling mistake
putting non-recyclable items in recycling bin
wheelie bin
large bin with wheels for easy movement
recycling
bin for recycling paper materials
waste
plastic bag used inside a waste bin
recycling
shared bin for recycling materials
waste
rubbish bin commonly found on streets
sanitation
bin used for collecting household trash
container
large bin with wheels for holding rubbish or waste
waste container
bin with a lid that swings closed
recycling
bin with wheels used for recycling
sanitation
bin for holding rubbish until collection
garbage liquid
smelly liquid from rotting waste at the bottom of a bin
content
the quantity contained in a bin
capacity
enough to fill a bin
Examples of bin in a sentence
The kitchen bin was overflowing with trash. The program automatically empties the bin every 30 days. Files in the bin can be restored if needed. The data was grouped into bins for analysis. Each bin in the chart shows frequency distribution. She decided to bin the old magazines.
They binned the leftovers after the party. Researchers binned the survey responses by age. Data scientists often bin continuous data.
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- French:poubelle, jeter, ...
- German:Mülleimer, wegwerfen, ...
- Italian:contenitore, buttare, ...
- Spanish:cubo, tirar, ...
- Portuguese:caixote, deitar fora, ...
- Chinese:垃圾桶, 扔掉, ...
- Japanese:ゴミ箱, 捨てる, ...
- Arabic:حاوية, رَمَى, ...
- Hebrew:פַּח, לְהַשְׁלִיךְ, ...
- Russian:мусорное ведро, выбрасывать, ...
- Ukrainian:контейнер, викидати, ...
- Hindi:डिब्बा, फेंकना, ...
Definition of BIN - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Bank Identification NumberTECH. first few numbers on a bank card identifying the institutionTECH.
- The BIN helps in identifying the issuing bank of the card..
- The BIN is crucial for transaction security.
- Merchants use the BIN to detect fraud.
Origin of BIN
Acronym BIN (Binary)
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- French:BIN, ...
- German:Bankidentifikationsnummer, ...
- Italian:numero di carta bancaria, ...
- Spanish:número de identificación bancaria, ...
- Portuguese:número de identificação bancária, ...
- Chinese:银行识别号码, ...
- Japanese:銀行識別番号, ...
- Arabic:رقم تعريف البنك, ...
- Hebrew:מִסְפַּר זֵהוּי בַּנְקָאִי, ...
- Russian:номер банковской карты, ...
- Ukrainian:номер банківської картки, ...
- Hindi:बैंक पहचान संख्या, ...

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