Word of the Day – April 4, 2026
binary
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Definitions
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| Noun | A numbering system that only uses two digits, zero and one. Computers operate in binary. (used 3 times in citations and controls) |
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| Noun | A computer file that contains code which instructs the computer to perform tasks according to encoded instructions. These instructions are generally in the form of architecture specific machine code, but can also be in other forms such as bytecode or even a scripting language. (used 34 times in citations and controls) |
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Other Forms
| Type | Other Form |
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| Plural | binaries |
| Plural Possessive | binaries' |
| Possessive | binary's |
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