binary

BrE /ˈbaɪnəri/ AmE /ˈbaɪnəri/

noun / adjective en → es

1 NUMERICAL SYSTEM [singular] B2

a system of numbers and counting that uses two digits, 0 and 1

sistema binario

  • the binary system

Collocations binary code · binary number

  • The computer uses the binary system to process information.

    El ordenador utiliza el sistema binario para procesar información.

2 CHOICE [singular] B2

a choice between two things or ideas, especially when you have to choose one and not the other

opción binaria, elección entre dos opciones

  • a binary choice

Collocations binary decision · binary option

  • The question is a binary one: yes or no.

    La pregunta es una opción binaria: sí o no.

3 COMPUTER SCIENCE [adjective before noun] C1

relating to computers and the way they store information using binary numbers

de computación, informática

  • binary data

Collocations binary file · binary code

  • The program processes binary data.

    El programa procesa datos binarios.

4 ASTRONOMY [adjective before noun] C1

relating to a star that is made up of two stars orbiting each other

estelar, de doble estrella

  • binary star

Collocations binary system · binary pair

  • The binary stars are visible in the night sky.

    Las estrellas binarias son visibles en el cielo nocturno.