binary operation

binary operation

[′bīn·ə·rē äp·ə′rā·shən]
(computer science)
(mathematics)
A rule for combining two elements of a set to obtain a third element of that set, for example, addition and multiplication.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Mentioned in
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.