1 (computing, mathematics) using only 0 and 1 as a system of numbers:
the binary system * binary arithmetic
2 (technical) based on only two numbers; consisting of two parts:
binary codes / numbers
binary noun [U]:
The computer performs calculations in binary and converts the results to decimal.
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