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binary operation

Mathematical operation that combines two elements to produce another element

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Also known as dyadic operation

Subclass of: binary function
, partial binary operation
, mathematical operation

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In mathematics, a binary operation or dyadic operation is a kind of binary function, i.e. given a pair of input values, it produces an output value. For example, addition is a binary operation: . A binary operation is an operation of arity two.

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Uses: binary operator
Follows: unary operation
Followed by: ternary operation
Said to be the same as: ternary relation
Has characteristic: arity numeric value: 2

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