Negation
Updated: 08/02/2020 by Computer Hope
The conversion of a binary digit, or bit, into its opposite. For example, a 1 converted into a 0 is considered a negation. A complete negation of an 8-bit binary number may look similar to the example below.
Binary Number: 01100101
Negation: 10011010
Negation may also refer to a computer or computer hardware device denying access or a process from occurring; also see negate.