positivebinary
nounUK /ˈpɒzətɪv ˈbaɪnəri/
US /ˈpɑːzətɪv ˈbaɪnəri/
A positive binary is a way of writing numbers that uses only the digits 1 and 0, where 1 means yes and 0 means no.
The computer stored the answer as a positive binary so it could count the yes votes.
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2. A binary system in which the presence of a signal is represented by 1 and its absence by 0.
The sensor sent a positive binary signal to show the door was open.
3. A two-choice answer scheme where the affirmative option is marked as positive.
The quiz used a positive binary: 1 for true and 0 for false.
4. A pair of opposite states in which the active or on state is treated as positive.
The switch works on a positive binary, so 1 turns the light on and 0 turns it off.