binary file
[ˈbaɪnəri faɪl]
nounpl: binary files
arquivo binário
1. A computer file that contains data in binary format (sequences of 0s and 1s) rather than plain text, often representing compiled code, images, videos, or other non-text data
You cannot open a binary file in a standard text editor without specialized software.
Você não pode abrir um arquivo binário em um editor de texto padrão sem software especializado.
2. A file that is not human-readable and requires specific applications to interpret and display its contents
The executable program is stored as a binary file on your computer.
O programa executável é armazenado como um arquivo binário no seu computador.
The term 'binary file' is universally understood in technology sectors across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly used in computing education and IT professionals' daily vocabulary. The distinction between 'arquivo' (Brazil) and 'ficheiro' (Portugal) reflects broader Portuguese language regional differences. Among programmers, the shortened term 'binário' is frequently used in casual conversation.
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