binary package

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

binary package

   <software> An {archive} file that contains all files and
   directories that must be installed in order to make a working
   installation of the program(s) included in the package, and
   the {maintainer scripts} necessary for the installation.  A
   binary package is usually specific to a certain {platform}, in
   contrast to a {source package}.

   (2001-01-27)