boolean algebra

noun

Meaning

A branch of mathematics where variables have only two possible values, typically represented as true or false, or one and zero.

Examples

Modern computer architecture relies heavily on the fundamental laws of boolean algebra.
The logic gate circuits in your processor perform operations based on boolean algebra.

Synonyms: binary logic, symbolic logic, propositional calculus

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boolean algebra

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːliən ˈældʒɪbrə/

Definition

A branch of mathematics where variables have only two possible values, typically represented as true or false, or one and zero.

Examples

Modern computer architecture relies heavily on the fundamental laws of boolean algebra.
The logic gate circuits in your processor perform operations based on boolean algebra.
Students in the introductory computer science course must master boolean algebra before moving on to programming.

Synonyms of boolean algebra

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