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binary
01
pertaining to or involving of two distinct elements or parts
Examples
Binary thinking can oversimplify complex issues by reducing them to two opposing positions.
02
based on or using a numerical system that operates only on 0 and 1
Examples
The binary system is fundamental to digital technology and computing.
03
referring to a structure, measure, or rhythm based on two beats or a pattern of two parts
Examples
The composer chose a binary rhythm for the piece, giving it a steady and even feel.
Binary
01
a numerical system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, as its base
Examples
Understanding binary helps in learning how computers work at a basic level.
02
a pair of stars that orbit a common center of mass
Examples
Astronomers discovered a new binary in the constellation, where two stars dance around each other.
03
a system or concept that consists of two distinct and opposite parts, where everything is categorized as one or the other
Examples
The discussion often falls into a binary, where ideas are seen as either completely right or entirely wrong.
