binary numeration system
Definition
- Noun:
- A positional system of numeration that uses binary digits and a radix of two: The binary numeration system is a method for representing numbers using only two distinct symbols, typically 0 and 1. Each digit's value depends on its position and is a power of two, making it the fundamental language of digital computers and electronic systems.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- All data in a computer is ultimately processed using the binary numeration system.
- Understanding the binary numeration system is essential for computer programming.
- The conversion from decimal to the binary numeration system involves repeated division by two.
Advanced Usage
- "to operate in a binary numeration system": Describes a device or process that functions using binary logic.
- Modern CPUs are designed to operate in a binary numeration system.
Variants and Related Words
- Binary system (n): A common shortened form for the binary numeration system.
- The binary system is the basis for all digital technology.
- Base-2 system (n): A synonym emphasizing the radix (base) of two.
- Binary notation (n): Refers specifically to the symbolic representation of numbers using 0s and 1s within the binary numeration system.
Synonyms
- Base-2 numeral system: A synonym that explicitly states the radix.
- Binary number system: A near-identical term.
Related Phrases
- Binary digit (bit): The fundamental unit of information in the binary numeration system, representing a 0 or a 1.
- Binary code: A coding system using the binary numeration system to represent text, computer processor instructions, or other data.
Noun
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a positional system of numeration that uses binary digits and a radix of two
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