What is the meaning of the word "binary"?

Definitions:

  1. a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system copy to clipboard noun
    • a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system copy to clipboard
  2. consisting of two units, components or elements copy to clipboard adjective
    • A binary star is a system in which two stars revolve around each other. copy to clipboard
  3. of or pertaining to a number system have 2 as its base copy to clipboard adjective
    • a binary digit copy to clipboard

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