boole
Definition
- Proper noun:
- George Boole: An English mathematician, philosopher, and logician. He is the creator of Boolean algebra, a fundamental system of logic and mathematics that underpins modern computer science and digital circuit design.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The logical operations are based on the work of Boole.
- Boole's seminal book was titled "The Laws of Thought".
Advanced Usage
- Boolean (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the logical system developed by George Boole, especially involving binary variables (true/false, 1/0).
- The search engine uses Boolean operators like AND and OR to filter results.
Variants and Related Words
- Boolean (adjective): Of or relating to Boole or his system of logic.
- Boolean algebra is essential for programming.
- Boolean (noun): A variable or data type that can have one of two values, typically true or false.
- The function returns a Boolean.
Synonyms
- George Boole: The full name of the individual.
- The father of Boolean logic: An epithet recognizing his foundational role.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Boolean algebra: A branch of algebra in which the values of the variables are the truth values and , usually denoted 1 and 0 respectively.
- Understanding Boolean algebra is crucial for computer science students.
- Boolean logic: The system of logical operations (AND, OR, NOT, etc.) derived from Boolean algebra.
- The database query was constructed using Boolean logic.
- Boolean search: A type of search allowing users to combine keywords with operators to produce more relevant results.
- Use a Boolean search to narrow down the articles.
Noun
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English mathematician; creator of Boolean algebra (1815-1864)
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