Definition

1. Noun:
   • A computational or symbolic process: A "logic operation" is a fundamental procedure in computing and mathematics that follows the strict, formal rules of symbolic logic. It acts on one or more binary inputs to produce a single binary output.
   • A Boolean operation: It is an operation on truth values, typically involving logical connectives such as AND, OR, NOT, NAND, and NOR.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The processor performs a logic operation to compare the two values.
  • Understanding basic logic operations is essential for designing digital circuits.
  • The program uses a series of logic operations to determine the correct path.

Advanced Usage

• In formal logic: A "logic operation" refers to the application of a logical connective to propositions to form a new, compound proposition.

  • The truth table defines the outcome of the logic operation for all possible input combinations.

• In computer architecture: It denotes a basic function performed by a logic gate within an arithmetic logic unit (ALU).

  • The ALU is responsible for arithmetic and logic operations.

Variants and Related Words

• Logical operation: A synonymous term.
• Boolean operation: A more specific term emphasizing operations on Boolean (true/false) values.
• Logic gate: The physical or conceptual circuit that implements a specific logic operation (e.g., AND gate, OR gate).

Synonyms

• Boolean operation
• Logical operation

Related Phrases

• Binary logic operation: Specifies that the operation uses binary (0/1, true/false) inputs and outputs.
• Perform a logic operation: The common verb collocation for executing this process.

Related Idioms

(This term is highly technical and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. an operation that follows the rules of symbolic logic