binary
gb/bˈaɪnɚi/ us/bˈaɪnɚi/
B2
Angielski
~ 5400
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
adjective
B2
property
1
having only two options
Having only two choices or groups, with nothing in between.
Schemat użycia:
binary [noun]
Częsty błąd:
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.
Synonimy
either-or (Emphasizes that you must choose between two and only two options.)
Antonimy
non-binary (Describes systems or identities that allow more than two options or categories.)
Kolokacje
binary choice
|binary thinking
|binary view
|binary question
|binary categories
|binary view of gender
Tematy
logic
|society
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The survey treated gender as a simple binary choice of male or female.
- He criticized the politician’s binary thinking on complex social issues.
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The test gave a binary choice: true or false.
- She does not like the binary idea of success and failure.
- 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.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
using base-two numbers (0 and 1)
Using only the numbers 0 and 1, like computer code.
Schemat użycia:
binary [noun]
Częsty błąd:
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.
Synonimy
base-two (More explicit technical term, usually used in mathematical contexts rather than everyday computing talk.)
Antonimy
decimal (Refers to the base-ten number system instead of base-two.)
Kolokacje
binary code
|binary number
|binary digit
|binary file
|binary data
|binary system
Tematy
computing
|technology
|mathematics
|science
Przykłady
- All digital information in a computer is stored as binary data.
- The teacher explained how to convert a decimal number into its binary form.
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Computers use binary code to store information.
- A binary number uses only 0 and 1.
- 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.
Rzeczownik
C1
relation
3
two-part division, especially of gender
A way of seeing things as only two opposite groups, especially only male or female for gender.
Schemat użycia:
the [adjective] binary
Częsty błąd:
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.
Synonimy
gender dichotomy (More formal and academic term focusing on the strict male/female split.)
Antonimy
gender spectrum (Describes gender as a range of possibilities rather than two fixed categories.)
Kolokacje
the gender binary
|challenge the binary
|break the binary
|outside the binary
|beyond the binary
Tematy
society
|gender
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Many people argue that the gender binary does not reflect real human experience.
- Non-binary identities challenge the traditional binary of male and female.
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Some people do not fit in the gender binary of male and female.
- The gender binary is common in many cultures.
- 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.
adjective
technical
C1
property
4
consisting of two parts
Made of two parts or things that work together as a pair.
Schemat użycia:
binary [noun]
Częsty błąd:
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.
Synonimy
two-part (Plain descriptive term; not limited to technical or scientific usage.)
Antonimy
single (Describes something consisting of one part rather than two.)
Kolokacje
binary star
|binary system
|binary compound
|binary mixture
|binary asteroid
Tematy
science
|astronomy
|chemistry
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The telescope revealed a binary star orbiting around a common center of mass.
- Water is not a binary compound because it contains three atoms, not two.
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- We saw a binary star through the telescope.
- Salt is a binary compound of sodium and chlorine.
- Scientists studied a binary system of two stars.
- This is a binary mixture of two gases.
- The chart shows several binary asteroids.
Rzeczownik
technical
C1
quantity
5
base-two form of a number
The way to write numbers using only 0 and 1, or this number system.
Schemat użycia:
write [number] in binary
Częsty błąd:
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'.
Synonimy
base-two notation (More formal mathematical term for the same concept.)
Antonimy
decimal (Refers to the base-ten number system, which uses digits 0–9.)
Kolokacje
in binary
|convert to binary
|binary to decimal
|expressed in binary
|binary representation
Tematy
mathematics
|computing
|education
|technology
|science
Przykłady
- The teacher asked the class to write the number 25 in binary.
- In binary, the decimal number 8 is written as 1000.
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- We learned how to write numbers in binary.
- In binary, five is written as 101.
- You can change a decimal number to binary.
- This table helps you read binary.
- The exercise asks you to convert these numbers into binary.
Rzeczownik
technical
C2
entity
6
compiled program file
A program file that a computer can run directly, not the original text code written by a programmer.
Schemat użycia:
install/run [the] binary
Częsty błąd:
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.
Synonimy
executable (Common computing term that focuses on the fact that the file can be run by the computer.)
Antonimy
source code (Human-readable program text that is compiled into a binary.)
Kolokacje
proprietary binary
|install the binary
|distribute binaries
|binary package
|compile a binary
Tematy
computing
|software
|technology
Przykłady
- The software is free, but the company only releases the binary, not the source code.
- After compiling the project, you can run the binary from the command line.
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- You must compile the code to get a binary.
- I downloaded the Linux binary from the website.
- 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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
binary
IPA
GB/bˈaɪnɚi/
US/bˈaɪnɚi/
Sylaby i akcent
bin - ary (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (bin)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: binary
Noun
- Base: binary
- Plural: binaries
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
binaries
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonbinary
adjective
Advanced or less common
binarize
verb
binarization
noun
Wyrażenia
binary choice
1/bˈaɪnɚi t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
decision with only two options
A choice where you must pick one of only two things.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.