binary

1. (logic) Concerning logic whose subject matter concerns such states.Examples: "Near-synonym: Boolean"

2. (arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system.Synonyms: base-2

3. (mathematics, programming, computer engineering) Of an operation, function, procedure, or logic gate, taking exactly two operands, arguments, parameters, or inputs; having domain of dimension 2.Examples: "Division of reals is a binary operation."

4. (computing) Of data, consisting coded values (e.g. machine code) not interpretable as plain or ASCII text (e.g. source code).Examples: "He downloaded the binary distribution for Linux, then burned it to DVD."Antonyms: plain text

5. (comparable) Focusing on two mutually exclusive conditions.Examples: "He has a very binary understanding of gender."comparable

6. (biology, sociology) Having or pertaining to a gender identity represented by the gender binary; either male or female.Examples: "To further unpack trans and gender-diverse embodiment, requires one to unpack the depth of the discourse as it relates to both binary and non-binary people (Hofman, 2012). It necessitates deeper engagement as to the politics of passing, not passing, societal assimilation and non-assimilation."Synonyms: gender-binaryAntonyms: non-binary