FACTOID # 55: NationMaster.com is now 40 times the size of the CIA World Factbook!
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RELATED ARTICLES
People who viewed "Binary" also viewed:
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > Binary
Look up binary in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

Binary basically means composed of two parts or two pieces. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... It has been suggested that French Wiktionary be merged into this article or section. ...


It may refer specifically to:

  • Binary code
  • Binary numeral system, a representation for numbers using only two digits.
  • Binary function, a function in mathematics that takes two arguments.
  • Binary file, a computer file that comprises a sequence of encoded numerical values rather than human-readable text, including an
    • Executable file, a computer file containing machine code that can be executed by a specific operating system.
  • Binary compound a chemical compound containing two different chemical elements.
  • Binary (chemical weapon), one that contains two capsules, each of which contains a chemical, that when combined with the contents of the other, will react to make a toxic agent.
  • Binary (astronomy), a star system with two stars in it.
  • Binary (novel), a 1972 novel by Michael Crichton (writing as John Lange).
  • Binary fission, the splitting of a single-celled organism into two daughter cells.
  • Binary (comics), a superheroine in the Marvel Universe.
  • Binary form, a way of structuring a piece of music.
  • Binary explosive, an explosive made of two components that become explosive when mixed.
  • Binary prefix

  Results from FactBites:
 
Binary numeral system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (3207 words)
An ordered binary arrangement of the hexagrams of the I Ching, representing the decimal sequence from 0 to 63, and a method for generating the same, was developed by the Chinese scholar and philosopher Shao Yong in the 11th century.
A binary number can be represented by any sequence of bits (binary digits), which in turn may be represented by any mechanism capable of being in two mutually exclusive states.
When a string of binary symbols is manipulated in this way, it is called a bitwise operation; the logical operators AND, OR, and XOR may be performed on corresponding bits in two binary numerals provided as input.
  More results at FactBites »


 
 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms, 1022, m