binary operation Any operation that involves two operands. For example, in the field of real numbers, the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication are binary. Stated in terms of set theory, for any ordered pair of elements (a, b) in a set S, a binary operation is an operation * such that a*b is a unique element of S. Related category ALGEBRA Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |