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binary digit

Either of the digits 0 or 1, used in the binary number system.

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binary digit

(Computer Science) either of the two digits 0 or 1, used in binary notation. See also bit⁴

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bi′nary dig′it

either of the digits 0 or 1 when used in the binary number system.

[1945–50]

binary digit

Either of the digits 0 or 1, used in the binary number system.

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binary digit - either 0 or 1 in binary notation

digit, figure - one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits"

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δυαδικό ψηφίο δυφίο

chiffre binaireélément binaire

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