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binary

 

[ หˆbaษชnษ™ri ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

computer science

Relating to, composed of, or involving two things.

Synonyms

double, dual, pair

Examples of usage

  • The binary code consists of only two digits, 0 and 1.
  • Computers process data in binary format.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Characterized by or consisting of two parts or components; twofold.

Synonyms

bifold, dichotomous, double-barreled

Examples of usage

  • The binary nature of the relationship between light and dark.
  • The binary opposition of good and evil.
Context #3 | Noun

computer science

A system of numerical notation that has 2 rather than 10 as a base.

Synonyms

base-2, double, dual

Examples of usage

  • Understanding binary is essential in computer programming.
  • Binary is the language of computers.

Translations

Translations of the word "binary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น binรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค‡เคจเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช binรคr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biner

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฒั–ะนะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ binarny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใƒŠใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท binaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ binario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ikili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์ง„๋ฒ•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู†ุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ binรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ binรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบŒ่ฟ›ๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ binarni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tvรญundakerfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะบั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ikili

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ binario

Etymology

The term 'binary' derives from the Latin word 'binarius,' meaning 'consisting of two.' In computer science, binary representation is fundamental in digital electronics and computing. The binary system uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent all numbers and data. It revolutionized the way information is processed and stored in modern technology.

See also: bin.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,299 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.