binary
ˈbaɪˌnɛri
binaries
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Definition of binary - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
exclusive statesTECH.being in one of two mutually exclusive statesTECH.
  • The switch is binary, either on or off.
dichotomous dual twofold
2.
mathematicsTECH.using only two digits for counting or computingTECH.
  • Binary numbers are used in digital circuits.
binary system
3.
operationTECH.of an operation taking exactly two inputsTECH.
  • Addition is a binary operation in mathematics.
dual twofold

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.base-2 numeral system using digits 0 and 1TECH.
  • Computers process data in binary.
binary system
2.
dataTECH.file with non-text dataTECH.
  • The software was saved as a binary.
binary file data file
3.
mathTECH.state with only two possible valuesTECH.
  • The switch operates in a binary of on or off.
dichotomous dual
4.
astronomyTECH.system of two stars orbiting each otherTECH.
  • The binary was visible through the telescope.
binary star double star
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Images of binary

  • binary: system of two stars orbiting each other
    system of two stars orbiting each other

Expressions with binary

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cognitive process that divides concepts into two opposing categories
Binary thinking often leads to oversimplification of complex issues.
system classifying gender as only male or female
The gender binary is often challenged by non-binary individuals.
not fitting into a binary classification
The solution was non-binary, offering multiple options.
number expressed in the base-2 numeral system
The binary number for 15 is 1111..
system of representing text or computer processor instructions using binary numbers
The binary code translated the data into a form the computer could process..
either of the two digits 0 or 1
A binary digit can be either 0 or 1.

Origin of binary

Latin, binarius (consisting of two)

Terms with binary included in their meaning

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binary choice
answer that is only yes or only no
theypron.
non-binary
refers to a person who prefers gender-neutral pronouns
binary choice
indicates a choice between everything or nothing
binary transmission
cable transmitting binary data between devices
binary occurrence
occurring entirely or not occurring at all
mathematics
binary variable indicating categories in statistics
technology
electronic equipment using binary signals for processing and transmitting data
technology
pattern identifying file type in binary file

Examples of binary in a sentence

  • His views on the issue are strictly binary.
  • The binary system is fundamental to computer science.
  • Binary code is essential for programming languages.
  • Multiplication is another example of a binary operation.
  • The binary operation requires two distinct inputs.
  • The software processes binary data efficiently.

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  1. French:binaire, fichier binaire, ...
  2. German:binär, Binärsystem, ...
  3. Italian:binario, sistema binario, ...
  4. Spanish:binario, archivo binario, ...
  5. Portuguese:binário, estado binário, ...
  6. Chinese:二元的, 二进制, ...
  7. Japanese:二進法の, 2進数, ...
  8. Arabic:ثُنَائِيّ, الثُّنائِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּינָארִי, שִׁיטַת בִּינָארִי, ...
  10. Russian:бинарный, двоичная система, ...
  11. Ukrainian:двійковий, двоїчна система, ...
  12. Hindi:द्विआधारी, द्विआधारी संख्या पद्धति, ...
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