binary

//ˈbaɪ.nə.ri//
B2Frequency Level 11Technical
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Adjective

binaryCanonical form
1

Relating to or composed of two things or parts.

The binary system consists of two stars orbiting each other.

2

Using or denoting a system of numerical notation with only two digits, 0 and 1.

Computers process data using binary code.

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Noun

binarySingular
binariesPlural
1

A system of numerical notation using only two digits, 0 and 1, especially in computing.

Computers store all data in binary.

2

Something having two parts or consisting of two elements.

The debate was framed as a binary between tradition and progress.

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