binary
/ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ adjective C1- Being in one of two mutually exclusive states. · Binary states are often represented as 1 and 0 in computer science.
- Concerning logic whose subject matter concerns such states. · Near-synonym: Boolean
- Concerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system.
- Having two equally important parts; related to something with two parts. · binary star· Two ingredients are combined in a binary poison.
- Of an operation, function, procedure, or logic gate, taking exactly two operands, arguments, parameters, or inputs; having domain of dimension 2. · Division of reals is a binary operation.
- Of data, consisting coded values (e.g. machine code) not interpretable as plain or ASCII text (e.g. source code). · He downloaded the binary distribution for Linux, then burned it to DVD.
- Focusing on two mutually exclusive conditions. · He has a very binary understanding of gender.
- Having or pertaining to a gender identity represented by the gender binary; either male or female.
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Furthermore, experts emphasize that linguistic proficiency is rarely a strict binary choice between a formal standard and an informal dialect.
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