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binary number system [′bīn·ə·rē ′nəm·bər ‚sis·təm] (mathematics) A representation for numbers using only the digits 0 and 1 in which successive digits are interpreted as coefficients of successive powers of the base 2. Also known as binary notation; binary system; dyadic number system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In this arrangement, while all numbers are initially expressed in the ones and zeros (bits) of the binary number system, the results of a division are temporarily registered in a larger number system that also includes twos. |
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