boolean logic

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Noun boolean logic has 1 sense

Boolean logic, Boolean algebra - a system of symbolic logic devised by George Boole; used in computers
--₁ is a kind of symbolic logic, mathematical logic, formal logic

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Boolean Logic

Description:

Boolean Logic, also known as Boolean algebra, is a mathematical system that deals with true or false values, often used in computer programming and digital circuit design. It follows a set of logical operations based on the principles of Boolean algebra.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Computer Science:

In the field of computer science, Boolean logic is extensively used for decision making and control structures. It allows programmers to define conditions and perform logical operations such as AND, OR, and NOT between variables or expressions. For example:

if (A == true) AND (B == true), then do something...

if (C == true) OR (D == true), then proceed...

NOT (E == true), invert the value...

Sense 2 - Mathematics:

In mathematics, boolean logic is employed to manipulate and analyze logical statements. It is used in conjunction with logical operators such as and, or, and not to derive valid conclusions. For example:

P and Q is true if and only if both P and Q are true.

P or Q is true if either P or Q is true.

not P is true if P is false.