Binary Code

Definition

Binary code is a coding system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent information. It is the fundamental language of computers.

Related terms

Bit: A bit is the smallest unit of data in computing and represents either a 0 or a 1.

Byte: A byte consists of 8 bits and is used to represent a single character or number in computer systems.

Hexadecimal: Hexadecimal is another number system commonly used in computing that represents numbers using base-16 instead of base-2 (binary).