binarycontrol

noun
UK /ˈbaɪ.nə.ri kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˈbaɪ.nɚ.i kənˈtroʊl/

A way of controlling something using only two choices, like on and off.

The toy robot moves with binarycontrol, so it can only go forward or stop.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A system that uses two signals, such as 0 and 1, to manage a machine.

The computer uses binarycontrol to send commands to the printer.

3. The act of limiting choices to exactly two options.

The game's binarycontrol lets you pick only yes or no.

4. A method of steering a device with two opposite inputs, like left and right.

The drone's binarycontrol makes it turn left or right with a simple tap.