binary operation

binary operation

noun
a mathematical operation in which two elements are combined to yield a single result: Addition and multiplication are binary operations on the set of real numbers.


Origin:
1930–35
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binary operation

noun
an operation that follows the rules of Boolean algebra; each operand and the result take one of two values [syn: boolean operation
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