binary operation
ˈbaɪnəri ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən
Definition

Definition of binary operation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.operation involving two operandsTECH.
  • Addition is a basic binary operation in mathematics.
calculation operation process
2.
Boolean algebraTECH.operation with Boolean algebra rulesTECH.
  • AND is a binary operation in Boolean algebra.
logical operation
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Expressions with binary

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

Expressions with operation

shoestring operationn.
business run with very little money
The startup was a shoestring operation from the beginning.
sting operationn.
covert operation to expose illegal activities
An undercover sting operation revealed the corruption in the company.
false flag operationn.
deceptive act to disguise true responsibility
The attack was a false flag operation to blame the rebels.
it's a seat-of-the-pants operationexp.
run by guessing and quick choices, not careful planning
With no schedule or budget, it's a seat-of-the-pants operation.
theatre of operationn.
area where significant activities occur
The city became a theatre of operation for cultural events.
hours of operationn.
times when a place or service is open for people
The bank's hours of operation are listed on its website.
in operationadj.
currently functioning or being used
The new factory is now in operation..
operation on holdn.
planned activity temporarily stopped
The construction project is an operation on hold due to funding issues.
in full operationadj.
working completely and as intended without any problems
The factory is in full operation after the repairs.
machine operationn.
the act of using a machine
He learned the machine operation quickly.

Terms related to binary operation

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Terms with binary operation included in their meaning

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star productn.
mathematics
special binary operation used instead of usual multiplication in some algebras
tensor productn.
abstract algebra
binary operation forming a combined structure, especially for multilinear constructions

Examples of binary operation in a sentence

  • Subtraction is considered a binary operation.
  • Addition is a basic binary operation.
  • Multiplication is another common binary operation.

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  1. French:opération binaire, ...
  2. German:binäre Operation, ...
  3. Italian:operazione binaria, ...
  4. Spanish:operación binaria, ...
  5. Portuguese:operação binária, ...
  6. Chinese:二元运算, 布尔运算, ...
  7. Japanese:二項演算, ...
  8. Arabic:عَمَلِيَّة ثُنَائِيَّة, عَمَلِيَّة بُولِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּעוּלָה בִּינָרִית, פְּעוּלָה בּוּלִיאָנִית, ...
  10. Russian:бинарная операция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бінарна операція, ...
  12. Hindi:द्विआधारी ऑपरेशन, ...
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