binary

Definition

• n. a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system
• adj. of or pertaining to a number system have 2 as its base
• adj. consisting of two (units or components or elements or terms)

Word forms

Plural

binaries

Example sentences

1. a.

   In computer science, binary code is used to represent data using only two symbols: 0 and 1.

2. [計]

   The software can handle binary files, making it suitable for various types of data.