Binary

Binary describes a numbering scheme in which there are only two possible values for each digit -- 0 or 1 -- and is the basis for all binary code used in computing systems. These systems use this code to understand operational instructions and user input and to present a relevant output to the user.

The term binary also refers to any digital encoding/decoding system in which there are exactly two possible states. In digital data memory, storage, processing and communications, the 0 and 1 values are sometimes called low and high, respectively. In transistors, 1 refers to a flow of electricity, while 0 represents no flow of electricity.

My computer is using binary.

by Bash_KS_Basho January 18, 2025

Binary

Someone who rides both electric bikes and analog bikes

Once you start riding e-bikes there nothing stopping you from going binary.

by DirtyBurt916 February 26, 2026

Binary

The simplest and most efficient way to count. It uses 1's and 0's, which can be represented by ANY 2 things, no matter what it is, as long as the 2 things are different, it works. it is often used by computers, using logic like and, or, and not. Binary is a good base. Algebra becomes significantly easier when you use binary.

1001 Is a binary number. Because it only uses 1's and 0's

by BreadAndEggs July 8, 2025

Binary

Binary (pronounset)
Pronounced: /ˈbaɪ.nɛr.i/
Pronouns: 01101101 / 01100110 / custom binary code

A futuristic and tech-inspired set of pronouns used by individuals who identify with the binary numeral system—specifically, using 8-bit ASCII binary representations for gendered or custom pronouns. For example:

01101101 (binary for “m”, used to represent male)

01100110 (binary for “f”, used to represent female)

Users may adopt other binary sequences to represent nonbinary, agender, or personalized identities, turning identity into a coded expression of self—literally.

Example:
"01101101 said 01100110 was helping with the server migration. That’s so like 01101101—always taking initiative. I really respect 01101101self."

Note: This usage is often seen in tech subcultures, cyber identities, or digital art communities. It’s a playful, symbolic way to reclaim identity in a world run by code.

Binary pronoun example:
"01101101 said 01100110 was helping with the server migration. That’s so like 01101101—always taking initiative. I really respect 01101101self."

by Freakeus July 10, 2025

binary rating system

Instead of ruthlessly judging members of the opposite sex and using a tedious 1-10 (or 0-10) you boil it down to what really matters: whether or not you wanna bang. So you'd rate someone with whom you would like to have sex a one And someone with whom you would not have sex a zero.

Tony said she's a 7, but in the binary rating system, all that matters is that she's a one.

by LuckyTruman April 4, 2015

Binary code

This is the definition in real binary code: 01000010 01101001 01101110 01100001 01110010 01111001 00100000 01100011 01101111 01100100 01100101 00100000 01101001 01110011 00100000 01100001 00100000 01110111 01100001 01111001 00100000 01100110 01101111 01110010 00100000 01100011 01101111 01101101 01110000 01110101 01110100 01100101 01110010 01110011 00100000 01110100 01101111 00100000 01110101 01101110 01100100 01100101 01110010 01110011 01110100 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01110111 01101111 01110010 01100100 01110011 00101110 00100000 01001100 01100001 01110100 01100101 01110010 00100000 01110100 01101000 01100101 01101110 00100000 01110100 01101000 01100101 01111001 00100000 01101001 01101110 01110100 01100101 01110010 01110000 01110010 01100101 01110100 00100000 01101001 01110100 00100000 01110100 01101111 00100000 01110011 01101000 01101111 01110111 00100000 01101001 01110100 00100000 01100001 01110011 00100000 01101100 01100101 01110100 01110100 01100101 01110010 01110011 00100000 01100001 01100111 01100001 01101001 01101110

Man entering text into computer so it can be converted into binary code: hello
Binary code: 01101000 01100101 01101100 01101100 0110111
Same man: This is some real cool shit

by TheBigBobby21 May 19, 2017

binary system

Originally used by computers to store information (using only 0's and 1's) (see above), this two digit system has been co-opted (often, but not exclusively, by men) and used as a tool to assess others' appearance (often, but not exclusively females').

The "binary" procedure of assigning a numeric value to someone's appearance assumes that one thing, and one thing alone matters: whether or not the assessor would have sexual intercourse with the person being assessed. Thus, "1" implies that the ranker would, given the opportunity, indeed have sex with the person in question while "0" implies that he/she would not.

Many practitioners of this system claim that it is the most honest measurement of someone's attractiveness, because its measurements are completely straightforward--there is no in-between. Fractions are implicitly forbidden in the binary system, and even hesitant tones and vocal slants are frowned upon during the ranking process, as they undermine the absolute nature of the system.

One might call into question the veracity of the system based on the differing moral standards and social norms of its varied practitioners, but that is, I believe, beyond the scope of this definition.

example of two acquaintances discussing a friend's new girlfriend using the binary system:

Jim: "Yuck, Biff's new girlfriend is definitely a 0"

Skip: "Well then Jim, I guess it's good that Biff, not you, is dating her"

by miamia December 3, 2005