non-negative binary
nounUK /nɒn ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈbaɪnəri/
US /nɑn ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈbaɪnəri/
A way of writing numbers using only 0 and 1, with no minus signs.
The computer stores the number 5 as non-negative binary 101.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A binary numeral that represents a value of zero or greater.
All entries in the table are non-negative binary values.
3. A data encoding where the sign bit is not used to indicate negativity.
The sensor outputs non-negative binary readings from 0 to 255.
4. A binary string interpreted without a sign, so its value is never negative.
Convert the non-negative binary string 1101 to decimal to get 13.