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binary
Based on two units or states. In computer science, it refers to the base-2 number system, which uses only the digits 0 and 1.
Moderne Computer verarbeiten intern alle Daten im Binärcode.
Modern computers process all data internally in binary code.
The word derives from the Latin 'bi' meaning 'two'. All meanings of 'binär' (binary) have to do with the principle that something consists of exactly two parts or possibilities.
Das System erlaubt nur eine binäre Entscheidung: Ja oder Nein.
The system allows only a binary decision: yes or no.
You can recognize the exact meaning from the subject area. In the context of computers and data, it is about the number system (0/1). With topics such as gender or society, it is about a two-part model. In chemistry, it describes compounds made of two elements.
Ein Computer übersetzt alles in binäre Informationen.
A computer translates everything into binary information.
In computer science, the most common combinations are 'binärer Code' (binary code), 'binäres System' (binary system), or 'binäre Zahl' (binary number). It always refers to base 2 with the digits 0 and 1.
Jeder Buchstabe wird im Computer durch eine binäre Ziffernfolge dargestellt.
In a computer, each letter is represented by a binary sequence of digits.
In discussions about society or identity, people often speak of 'binäres Denken' (binary thinking) or the 'binäres Geschlechtermodell' (binary gender model: man/woman). In this context, the term 'nicht-binär' (non-binary) is also very important.
Viele Menschen identifizieren sich als nicht-binär.
Many people identify as non-binary.
digital
'digital' and 'binär' are connected in computer science because digital information is often processed using zeros and ones. Still, they do not mean the same thing. 'digital' generally describes that information can be processed by computers. 'binär' is more specific and means a system with exactly two states or with the digits 0 and 1. So you can say that many digital systems work in binary, but not every conversation about digital technology needs the word 'binär'. The words can be confused because both sound technical. 'digital' is much more general in everyday language; 'binär' fits better when you are really talking about two values, bits, or a two-state system.
Am Abend hat Tom im Technik-Kurs gelernt, dass Computer Daten binär speichern.
In the evening, Tom learned in his technology course that computers store data in binary form.
Nach dem Unterricht habe ich die Unterlagen digital an die Klasse geschickt.
After class, I sent the materials to the class digitally.