binary
On or off
Binary means composed of two parts or involving a choice between two options.
In computing, binary is the base-2 number system using only 0 and 1—the fundamental language of digital machines.
Binary code underlies all computer operations.
More broadly, binary describes any either/or framework: binary thinking, a binary choice.
Gender is increasingly discussed as non-binary, rejecting the traditional male/female division.
Two matching things
- duoTwo working together
- twofoldConsisting of two parts
- dyadTwo forming one
- dichotomyDivision into contrasting parts
bipartite · dual · dualism · two-part · either-or · bifurcation · bilateral · complementary
Reverse or contrary thing
- contrastNotable difference between things
- polarityState of opposing forces
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
- dichotomyDivision into contrasting parts
duality · juxtaposition · contradiction · inversion · distinction · exclusion · Manichean · black-and-white
Small amount or portion
- byteDigital information unit
- dataFacts for analysis
- computerElectronic calculating device
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
encryption · digital · processing · logic gate · CPU · machine code · ones and zeros · bitwise
True-or-false valued
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- XORTrue iff inputs differ
- multiplexerMulti-input signal selector
OR · NAND · AND · logic gate · switch · semiconductor · inverter · adder
Curved celestial path
- companionOne who keeps company
- eclipsingObscuring by surpassing
- spectroscopicRelating to light analysis
- pulsarMagnetized rotating neutron emitter
Quantity being calculated
- mnemonicTechnique for retention
- instructionGuidance for action
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
- assemblerConverts assembly to executable
compiler · linker · machine-readable · directive · subroutine · debugger · executable · bytecode
Outside male-female categories
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
- transgenderGender differs from assignment
- cisgenderBirth-sex-identified
- spectrumContinuous range of values
identity · assigned · transition · gender-fluid · agender · enby · questioning · LGBTQ
pair
Two matching things
dichotomy · bipartite · dual · dualism · two-part · either-or · bifurcation · bilateral · complementary · tandem
opposite
Reverse or contrary thing
- contrastNotable difference between things
- polarityState of opposing forces
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
dichotomy · duality · juxtaposition · contradiction · inversion · distinction · exclusion · Manichean · black-and-white · all-or-nothing
bit
Small amount or portion
algorithm · encryption · digital · processing · logic gate · CPU · machine code · ones and zeros · bitwise · encoding
boolean
True-or-false valued
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- XORTrue iff inputs differ
multiplexer · OR · NAND · AND · logic gate · switch · semiconductor · inverter · adder · latch
orbit
Curved celestial path
- companionOne who keeps company
- eclipsingObscuring by surpassing
- spectroscopicRelating to light analysis
operand
Quantity being calculated
- mnemonicTechnique for retention
- instructionGuidance for action
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
assembler · compiler · linker · machine-readable · directive · subroutine · debugger · executable · bytecode · disassembler
nonbinary
Outside male-female categories
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
- transgenderGender differs from assignment
- cisgenderBirth-sex-identified
spectrum · identity · assigned · transition · gender-fluid · agender · enby · questioning · LGBTQ · pronouns
- mathematicsalgebra, arithmetic, calculus, geometry, number
- codespassword, DNA, RNA, QR code, bar code
- codes and cipherscipher, code, decode, decrypt, encrypt
- bi- wordsbiannual, biathlon, bicameral, bicentennial, bicycle
- Computer Sciencealgorithm, boolean, recursion, iteration, encryption
- Computing HistoryENIAC, UNIVAC, mainframe, mainframes, punch card
binarydecimal
Tenths-based notation
analog · hexadecimal · octal · ternary · duodecimal
binarynon-binary
Gender outside two categories
spectrum · continuum · continuous · analog · fluid
- binary thinking
- binary codeTwo-symbol numeral system
- binary systemNumeration with two values
- binary numbersDigits in base two
- binary choiceSelection between two alternatives
- binary dataInformation as ones and zeros
binary arithmetic, binary star, binaries, non-binary, binary code, binary system, binary stars, binary systems, binary fission