binaryprocedure
nounUK /ˈbaɪ.nə.ri prəˈsiː.dʒə/
US /ˈbaɪ.nɛr.i prəˈsiː.dʒər/
A binary procedure is a set of steps that uses only two choices, like yes or no.
The teacher showed us a binary procedure for sorting the blocks into two piles.
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2. In computing, a procedure that works with binary data (only 0s and 1s).
The program uses a binary procedure to read the file.
3. A medical test that gives only a positive or negative result.
The doctor ordered a binary procedure to check for the virus.
4. A voting method where each person chooses between two options.
The club used a binary procedure to decide between pizza and tacos.