"ones and zeros" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} ones and zeros pl (plural only)
  1. Alternative spelling of ones and zeroes Tags: alt-of, alternative, plural, plural-only Alternative form of: ones and zeroes Categories (topical): One, Zero
    Sense id: en-ones_and_zeros-en-noun-ecH~Fq-q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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