binary signal

BrE: /ˈbaɪnəri ˈsɪɡnəl/

Definition

Definition of binary signal - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

digital electronics

TECH.

signal that switches between two distinct states to represent information

TECH.

The microcontroller reads a binary signal from the temperature switch.
The sensor outputs a binary signal indicating open or closed status.
Noise on the line distorted the binary signal controlling the relay.

experimental

test

trial

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Expressions with binary

binary thinking

cognitive process that divides concepts into two opposing categories

Binary thinking often leads to oversimplification of complex issues.

gender binary

system classifying gender as only male or female

The gender binary is often challenged by non-binary individuals.

non-binary

adj.

not fitting into a binary classification

The solution was non-binary, offering multiple options.

binary number

number expressed in the base-2 numeral system

The binary number for 15 is 1111..

binary code

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 digit

either of the two digits 0 or 1

A binary digit can be either 0 or 1.

Expressions with signal

signal caller

quarterback who calls, directs offensive plays in football

The signal caller changed the play at the line.

signal a red flag

raise concern or suspicion

His inconsistent statements signaled a red flag to the investigators.

hand signal

gesture used to communicate silently in sports

The coach used a hand signal to call the play.

miss the signal

fail to notice a sign or cue

He missed the signal to start the race.

radio signal

message or information sent via radio waves

They received a distress radio signal from the ship..

signal light

light used to give a signal

The signal light turned green, indicating it was safe to proceed.

smoke signal

method of communication using smoke columns

The tribe used a smoke signal to communicate.

starting signal

signal to start a race or event

The referee blew the whistle as the starting signal.

traffic signal

device controlling vehicle flow at intersections

The traffic signal turned red, causing cars to stop.

wake-up signal

sound or action that wakes someone up

The wake-up signal rang at 6 AM sharp.

Terms with binary signal included in their meaning

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nonreturn to zero

digital communication

binary code where signal doesn't return to zero between bits

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French:signal binaire, ...
German:binäres Signal, ...
Italian:segnale binario, ...
Spanish:señal binaria, ...
Portuguese:sinal binário, ...
Chinese:二进制信号, ...
Japanese:二値信号, ...
Arabic:إِشَارَة ثُنَائِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:אוֹת בִּינָרִי, ...
Russian:двоичный сигнал, ...
Ukrainian:двійковий сигнал, ...
Hindi:द्विआधारी संकेत, ...
Bengali:বাইনারি সিগন্যাল, ...
Catalan:senyal binari, ...
Czech:binární signál, ...
Danish:binært signal, ...
Dutch:binair signaal, ...
Greek:δυαδικό σήμα, ...
Hungarian:bináris jel, ...
Khmer:សញ្ញាគោលពីរ, ...
Korean:이진 신호, ...
Persian:سیگنال دوتایی, ...
Polish:sygnał binarny, ...
Portuguese (BR):sinal binário, ...
Romanian:semnal binar, ...
Swedish:binär signal, ...
Thai:สัญญาณไบนารี, ...
Turkish:ikili sinyal, ...
Vietnamese:tín hiệu nhị phân, ...

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