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binary system

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Two gravitationally connected stars or other celestial objects which orbit around their center of mass.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A numeric system with a base of 2, using only the numerals 0 and 1.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a positional system of numeration that uses binary digits and a radix of two

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: binary numeration system, pure binary numeration system, binary number system

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: positional notation, positional representation system

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 二進制 /二进制 (èrjìnzhì) — math, computing: numeric system with base 2
  • Finnish: binaarijärjestelmä — math, computing: numeric system with base 2
  • Polish: binarny system — math, computing: numeric system with base 2
  • Welsh: system ddeuaidd — math, computing: numeric system with base 2