binary

Using a number system that writes numbers with only 0 and 1.

• Computers use binary numbers.
• We converted the decimal number into binary notation.
• Binary arithmetic uses only two digits.

Similar words: base-two

Common phrases: binary number, binary arithmetic, binary notation

Having only two possible states or choices, with nothing between them.

• The question offers a binary choice.
• Each switch has a binary state: on or off.
• Their binary model leaves no room for mixed answers.

Similar words: two-state

Common phrases: binary choice, binary state, binary opposition

Made of two important parts or members.

• They observed a binary star.
• The binary system contains two stars of similar size.
• A binary compound contains two different chemical elements.

Similar words: two-part

Common phrases: binary star, binary system, binary compound

Stored as computer code or other data that cannot be read as ordinary text.

• The download contains binary files.
• This tool reads binary data from the device.
• They released a binary distribution for Linux.

Common phrases: binary file, binary data, binary distribution

A way of writing numbers using only the digits 0 and 1.

• Write the number in binary.
• Ten in decimal is 1010 in binary.
• Can you convert this value from binary?

How to use it: in binary (The answer is written in binary.)

Similar words: base two

Common phrases: in binary, convert to binary, from binary