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binary numeration system

binary numeration system

4.8
A number system that uses only the numbers 0 and 1, often used by computers
  • noun
  • /ˈbaɪnəri ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən ˈsɪstəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sistema de numeración binaria
  • Computers process data using the binary numeration system, which relies solely on the digits 0 and 1.

Examples

  • Learning to convert decimal numbers to the binary numeration system is essential for understanding digital electronics.

  • The binary numeration system underpins all modern computer operations and data storage.

  • The binary numeration system is fundamental to computer science.

  • Can you explain the binary numeration system?

  • Computers process data using the binary numeration system, which relies solely on the digits 0 and 1.

  • Learning to convert decimal numbers to the binary numeration system is essential for understanding digital electronics.

  • The binary numeration system underpins all modern computer operations and data storage.

Synonyms

binary system
vsbinary numeration system
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A way of writing numbers with only 0s and 1s

is a structured, formal way for representing values rather than a casual method
binary number system
vsbinary numeration system
  • Specialized
4.2

A way to write numbers using only 0 and 1

means the same but uses a more technical or formal phrasing
pure binary numeration system
vsbinary numeration system
  • Specialized
7.2

A way of writing numbers using only the digits 0 and 1

is the general term without stressing positional or purity features
binary notation
vsbinary numeration system
  • Specialized
5.1

A way to write numbers and information using only the digits 0 and 1

focuses on numerical counting with base two rather than general information representation

Surface Forms

binary numeration system singular
binary numeration systems plural

Morphology

binary + numeration + system

The phrase is fully compositional: 'binary' specifies base-2, 'numeration' refers to numbering/counting, and 'system' denotes a structured set — together they straightforwardly mean a number system using only 0 and 1. This regular modifier+noun construction is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Binary numeration system comes from the simple image of using only two signals: imagine a row of lamps that are either 'off' or 'on', the two digits 0 and 1. Because any number can be made by different patterns of these 'off' and 'on' digits, the system is used to count and store information in computers.