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binary system

Definition

Number system that uses only two values (0,1; on, off) to represent codes and data. Since zeros and ones can be easily represented by two voltages, the binary system is the foundation on which digital technology is built. Every digital computer—whether a pocket calculator or a mainframe—uses the same binary notation.

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