two-state input
nounUK /tuː steɪt ˈɪnpʊt/
US /tu steɪt ˈɪnˌpʊt/
A signal that can only be on or off, like a light switch.
The button sends a two-state input to the computer, telling it either yes or no.
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2. A computer input that has exactly two possible values, such as 0 and 1.
The keyboard key acts as a two-state input, registering either pressed or not pressed.
3. An electronic control signal that toggles between high and low voltage levels.
The microcontroller reads the two-state input from the motion detector to know if someone is nearby.
4. A simple choice in a system that can only be true or false.
The quiz question was a two-state input: answer yes or no.