binary
gb/bˈaɪnɚi/ us/bˈaɪnɚi/
B2
English
~ 5400
bináris, fekete-fehér, bináris nemfelfogás, férfi-nő kettősség, kétkomponensű, kettős, kettes számrendszer, bináris számrendszer, bináris állomány, futtatható bináris
B2
1
bináris
B2
fekete-fehér
B1
Usage pattern:
binary [noun]
The survey treated gender as a simple binary choice of male or female.
A felmérés a nemet egyszerű bináris választásként kezelte: férfi vagy nő.
He criticized the politician’s binary thinking on complex social issues.
Bírálta a politikus bináris gondolkodását az összetett társadalmi kérdésekben.
The app forces users into a binary yes-or-no response, which can be limiting.
Many people reject a binary view of gender and sexuality.
Framing the debate as a binary question of good versus evil is misleading.
Learner examples
The test gave a binary choice: true or false.
A teszt bináris választást kínált: igaz vagy hamis.
She does not like the binary idea of success and failure.
Nem szereti a siker és a kudarc bináris felfogását.
The form has a binary box for yes or no.
This problem is not a simple binary decision.
They say we should move beyond a binary view of gender.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'binary' only means something related to computers. In everyday speech, it is often used to talk about choices or categories that are limited to two options, such as a binary choice or binary thinking.
Meaning
having only two options
Collocations
binary choice
|binary thinking
|binary view
|binary question
|binary categories
|binary view of gender
Synonyms
either-or (Emphasizes that you must choose between two and only two options.)
Antonyms
non-binary (Describes systems or identities that allow more than two options or categories.)
Themes
logic
|society
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having only two choices or groups, with nothing in between.
Having or involving exactly two possible options or categories, often presented as opposites with no middle ground.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
bináris
B2
Usage pattern:
binary [noun]
All digital information in a computer is stored as binary data.
A számítógépben minden digitális információ bináris adatként tárolódik.
The teacher explained how to convert a decimal number into its binary form.
A tanár elmagyarázta, hogyan lehet egy tízes számrendszerbeli számot bináris alakra átalakítani.
This file is in a binary format that the program can read.
Binary code represents letters and symbols using sequences of 0s and 1s.
In binary arithmetic, adding 1 and 1 gives 10.
Learner examples
Computers use binary code to store information.
A számítógépek bináris kódot használnak az információ tárolására.
A binary number uses only 0 and 1.
Egy bináris szám csak 0-t és 1-et használ.
We learned how to write ten in binary.
This program reads a binary file from the disk.
He studies binary systems in computer science class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this technical sense with the general idea of having two options. In computing, 'binary' specifically means using only 0 and 1, not just any situation with two choices.
Meaning
using base-two numbers (0 and 1)
Collocations
binary code
|binary number
|binary digit
|binary file
|binary data
|binary system
Synonyms
base-two (More explicit technical term, usually used in mathematical contexts rather than everyday computing talk.)
Antonyms
decimal (Refers to the base-ten number system instead of base-two.)
Themes
computing
|technology
|mathematics
|science
Definition
Using only the numbers 0 and 1, like computer code.
Relating to or using the base-two numeral system that represents values using only the digits 0 and 1, especially in computing and digital electronics.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
the [adjective] binary
Many people argue that the gender binary does not reflect real human experience.
Sokan azzal érvelnek, hogy a bináris nemfelfogás nem tükrözi a valós emberi tapasztalatokat.
Non-binary identities challenge the traditional binary of male and female.
A nembináris identitások megkérdőjelezik a férfi és nő hagyományos kettősségét.
The book explores how the binary has shaped laws and social norms.
Some cultures have long recognized roles outside the Western gender binary.
Her research looks at how language reinforces the binary in everyday life.
Learner examples
Some people do not fit in the gender binary of male and female.
Vannak, akik nem illeszkednek bele a férfi-nő alapú bináris nemfelfogásba.
The gender binary is common in many cultures.
A bináris nemfelfogás sok kultúrában elterjedt.
New laws try to move beyond the old binary.
Students talked about how the binary affects their lives.
Many young people question the binary today.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'binary' as a noun always refers to computers. In social and cultural discussions, 'the binary' usually means the gender binary or a similar two-part division.
Meaning
two-part division, especially of gender
Collocations
the gender binary
|challenge the binary
|break the binary
|outside the binary
|beyond the binary
Synonyms
gender dichotomy (More formal and academic term focusing on the strict male/female split.)
Antonyms
gender spectrum (Describes gender as a range of possibilities rather than two fixed categories.)
Themes
society
|gender
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A way of seeing things as only two opposite groups, especially only male or female for gender.
A system or way of thinking that divides people or things into exactly two opposite categories, especially the classification of gender strictly as male or female.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
binary [noun]
The telescope revealed a binary star orbiting around a common center of mass.
A távcső egy közös tömegközéppont körül keringő kettőscsillagot tárt fel.
Water is not a binary compound because it contains three atoms, not two.
A víz nem kétatomos vegyület, mert három atomot tartalmaz, nem kettőt.
The researcher analyzed the behavior of binary systems in deep space.
Carbon monoxide is a simple binary compound of carbon and oxygen.
Astronomers discovered a binary asteroid made of two similarly sized rocks.
Learner examples
We saw a binary star through the telescope.
Kettőscsillagot láttunk a távcsövön keresztül.
Salt is a binary compound of sodium and chlorine.
A só nátriumból és klórból álló bináris vegyület.
Scientists studied a binary system of two stars.
This is a binary mixture of two gases.
The chart shows several binary asteroids.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes assume 'binary' must refer to computers or numbers. In science, 'binary' often just means that something is made of two parts, such as a binary star or a binary compound.
Meaning
consisting of two parts
Collocations
binary star
|binary system
|binary compound
|binary mixture
|binary asteroid
Synonyms
two-part (Plain descriptive term; not limited to technical or scientific usage.)
Antonyms
single (Describes something consisting of one part rather than two.)
Themes
science
|astronomy
|chemistry
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Made of two parts or things that work together as a pair.
Consisting of or involving exactly two parts, objects, or components that form a pair or system, especially in scientific and technical contexts.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
write [number] in binary
The teacher asked the class to write the number 25 in binary.
A tanár arra kérte az osztályt, hogy írják fel a 25-öt kettes számrendszerben.
In binary, the decimal number 8 is written as 1000.
Kettes számrendszerben a tízes számrendszerbeli 8-at 1000-ként írjuk.
This chart shows how to convert from decimal to binary.
When you program at a low level, you often think in binary.
The student confused hexadecimal with binary on the exam.
Learner examples
We learned how to write numbers in binary.
Megtanultuk, hogyan kell számokat kettes számrendszerben leírni.
In binary, five is written as 101.
Kettes számrendszerben az ötöt 101-ként írjuk.
You can change a decimal number to binary.
This table helps you read binary.
The exercise asks you to convert these numbers into binary.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say 'a binary code' when they mean 'binary' or 'binary number'. When you talk about the number system itself, you usually say 'in binary' or 'to binary'.
Meaning
base-two form of a number
Collocations
in binary
|convert to binary
|binary to decimal
|expressed in binary
|binary representation
Synonyms
base-two notation (More formal mathematical term for the same concept.)
Antonyms
decimal (Refers to the base-ten number system, which uses digits 0–9.)
Themes
mathematics
|computing
|education
|technology
|science
Definition
The way to write numbers using only 0 and 1, or this number system.
The base-two representation of a number that uses only the digits 0 and 1, or the base-two number system itself.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
6
Usage pattern:
install/run [the] binary
The software is free, but the company only releases the binary, not the source code.
A szoftver ingyenes, de a cég csak a bináris állományt teszi közzé, a forráskódot nem.
After compiling the project, you can run the binary from the command line.
A projekt lefordítása után a binárist a parancssorból futtathatod.
We provide prebuilt binaries for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
The package manager automatically downloads the correct binary for your system.
Developers found a bug in the binary that did not appear in the source code.
Learner examples
You must compile the code to get a binary.
Le kell fordítanod a kódot, hogy bináris állományt kapj.
I downloaded the Linux binary from the website.
Letöltöttem a Linuxhoz készült bináris állományt a weboldalról.
The program will not run until the binary is built.
They ship only the binary, not the source code.
This folder contains all the binaries for the app.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'a binary' means any file related to computers. In software development, 'a binary' usually means a compiled program file that the computer can run.
Meaning
compiled program file
Collocations
proprietary binary
|install the binary
|distribute binaries
|binary package
|compile a binary
Synonyms
executable (Common computing term that focuses on the fact that the file can be run by the computer.)
Antonyms
source code (Human-readable program text that is compiled into a binary.)
Themes
computing
|software
|technology
Definition
A program file that a computer can run directly, not the original text code written by a programmer.
A compiled computer program or file in machine-readable binary format, as opposed to its human-readable source code.
Grammar
Dictionary form
binary
IPA
GB/bˈaɪnɚi/
US/bˈaɪnɚi/
Syllables & stress
bin - ary (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (bin)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: binary
Noun
- Base: binary
- Plural: binaries
Word family
Forms
binaries
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonbinary
adjective
Advanced or less common
binarize
verb
binarization
noun
Expressions
binary choice
1/bˈaɪnɚi t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
decision with only two options
A choice where you must pick one of only two things.
Examples
- The exam gave students a binary choice: pass or fail.
- He said it was not a binary choice between safety and freedom.
- The poll reduced a complex issue to a simple binary choice.
binary code
1/bˈaɪnɚi kˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
technical
information written with 0s and 1s
A way of writing information for computers using only 0 and 1.
Examples
- All the images and text you see on screen are stored as binary code.
- The movie showed a stream of binary code running down the screen.
- Students learned how letters can be turned into binary code.
binary file
1/bˈaɪnɚi fˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
file stored in machine format
A computer file that is stored in a format meant for computers, not for people to read easily.
Examples
- The program saves your work as a binary file, not as plain text.
- You need a special tool to open this binary file.
- Developers often share binary files so users can install the software easily.
binary number
1/bˈaɪnɚi nˈʌmbɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
number written in base two
A number that is written using only 0 and 1.
Examples
- Can you write the decimal number twelve as a binary number?
- The worksheet asks you to add these two binary numbers.
- She quickly read the binary numbers and converted them in her head.
binary opposition
1/bˈaɪnɚi ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
pair of opposite concepts
Two ideas that are seen as complete opposites, like light and dark or good and bad.
Examples
- The essay analyzes the binary opposition of nature and culture in the novel.
- Critics say that the binary opposition of good and evil is too simple for real life.
- In structuralism, meaning is often explained through binary oppositions.
binary option
1/bˈaɪnɚi ˈɑpʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
all-or-nothing financial option
A kind of financial bet where you get a fixed amount of money if something happens, and nothing if it does not.
Examples
- Regulators warned small investors about the risks of trading binary options.
- A binary option pays out a set amount if the asset price is above a certain level.
- Many online platforms offer binary options on currencies and stocks.
binary star
1/bˈaɪnɚi stˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
system of two orbiting stars
Two stars that move around each other in space.
Examples
- We observed a bright binary star through the telescope.
- Many stars in our galaxy are actually binary stars.
- The movement of the binary star helped astronomers estimate its mass.
binary system
1/bˈaɪnɚi sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
system with two components
Something made of two parts that work together, such as two stars or two chemicals.
Examples
- The scientist modeled the behavior of a binary system of two stars.
- In chemistry, a binary system can refer to a mixture of two gases.
- They studied how energy moves within the binary system.
gender binary
1/d͡ʒˈɛndɚ bˈaɪnɚi/
fixed phrase
system with only male and female genders
A way of seeing gender as only male or female, with no other options.
Examples
- The article explains how the gender binary is challenged by non-binary identities.
- Many activists argue that the gender binary is too simple.
- The new policy recognizes people who are outside the traditional gender binary.
binary digit
1/bˈaɪnɚi dˈɪd͡ʒɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
single 0 or 1 in binary
One place in a binary number, which can be 0 or 1.
Examples
- Each binary digit in this sequence represents part of the image.
- Each binary digit can store a value of either 0 or 1.
- A byte is made of eight binary digits.
- A byte is made up of eight binary digits.
- The error was caused by a single wrong binary digit.
- The processor handles billions of binary digits every second.