Meaning of 'binary'

adjective

consisting of two units, components or elements

Example: "A binary star is a system in which two stars revolve around each other."

adjective

of or pertaining to a number system have 2 as its base

Example: "a binary digit"

noun

a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system

Example: "a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system"

Synonyms: binary program

noun

a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation

Synonyms: binary star