Binary (Noun)
Meaning 1
A pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system; "the same source code can be compiled to produce different binaries for different operating systems".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The binary star system was a beautiful sight to behold in the night sky, with two bright stars orbiting each other in a celestial dance.
- Astronomers have long been fascinated by the binary system of Sirius and its companion star, which is much smaller and cooler.
- The binary star system of Albireo is notable for its striking color contrast, with one star appearing blue and the other orange.
- The discovery of a binary system in a distant galaxy has provided scientists with a unique opportunity to study the properties of stars in a completely new environment.
- By observing the eclipses of a binary system, astronomers can determine the masses and sizes of the two stars with remarkable accuracy.