Bin: meaning, definitions and examples
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bin
[ bɪn ]
storage
A container for holding items, typically made of metal or plastic, with a lid for opening and closing.
Synonyms
container, receptacle, trash can
Examples of usage
- She put the old toys in the bin to make room for the new ones.
- The bin was overflowing with trash and needed to be emptied.
computing
A unit of digital information, consisting of a series of bits.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The file size is 4 GB, which is equivalent to 32 billion bins.
- Each bin represents a specific value in the data set.
disposing
To throw away or discard something.
Synonyms
discard, dispose of, throw away
Examples of usage
- He decided to bin all the old magazines to declutter his room.
- Please don't bin the leftovers, I'll eat them later.
Translations
Translations of the word "bin" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lixeira
- caixote de lixo
- lata de lixo
🇮🇳 कूड़ादान
🇩🇪 Mülleimer
- Abfalleimer
- Papierkorb
🇮🇩 tempat sampah
🇺🇦 смітник
- урна
- бак
🇵🇱 kosz na śmieci
🇯🇵 ゴミ箱 (gomibako)
🇫🇷 poubelle
🇪🇸 basura
- bote de basura
- papelera
🇹🇷 çöp kutusu
🇰🇷 쓰레기통 (sseuregitong)
🇸🇦 سلة المهملات
🇨🇿 odpadkový koš
🇸🇰 odpadkový kôš
🇨🇳 垃圾桶 (lājītǒng)
🇸🇮 smetnjak
🇮🇸 ruslatunna
🇰🇿 қоқыс жәшігі
🇬🇪 ნაგვის ურნა
🇦🇿 zibil qutusu
🇲🇽 basura
- bote de basura
- papelera
Word origin
The word 'bin' originated from Middle English 'binne', which meant a receptacle for holding grain. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any container for storing items. In computing, the term 'bin' is short for 'binary', reflecting its use in representing digital information. The verb form of 'bin' emerged in the 20th century, indicating the act of throwing away or discarding something. Today, 'bin' is commonly used in everyday language to refer to various types of containers and digital units.
See also: binary.