adjective

binary

/ˈbaɪnəri/ · say it: BY·ner·ee

the base-two number system computers use

In Technology & Computing

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1. (adjective) relating to or composed of two things

2. (adjective) using only the numbers 0 and 1, used by computers

3. (noun) a system or code that uses only two states or values

Examples

1. The binary choice between accepting or rejecting the offer left no middle ground.
2. Computers store data in binary code.
3. The binary of 5 is 101.

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